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A wooden spoon resting in a cast iron skillet filled with bourbon glazed carrots.
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Bourbon Glazed Carrots

These buttery, Bourbon Glazed Carrots are the perfect side dish to spruce up any holiday or special occasion menu. They're cooked in a skillet on the stovetop with an irresistible brown sugar-bourbon glaze.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 11 or 12 carrots 2 to 2½ pounds, peeled and sliced slightly on the diagonal into 1½-inch pieces
  • 7 tablespoons butter divided
  • ½ cup bourbon whiskey I used Jim Beam
  • cup light brown sugar packed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet (cast iron is best) or sauté pan over HIGH heat. Add the chopped carrots before the butter begins to brown and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer the carrots to a dish and set aside.
  • Return the pan to MEDIUM. Add the bourbon and cook, stirring to deglaze the pan. It will reduce quite a bit and almost disappear. Add the remaining 5 tablespoons butter to pan and the brown sugar. Stir to combine and then add browned carrots and bring to a good simmer. Reduce to LOW, cover the pan, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the carrots are beginning to get fork tender.
  • Remove the lid and season with a little salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the carrots are fork tender and the glaze has thickened, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with chives.

Notes

Storage: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 19135IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.5mg