Best 4 Bourbon Glazed Carrots Recipes

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Bourbon glazed carrots are a delectable and enchanting side dish that will tantalize your taste buds with their sweet, caramelized glaze infused with the rich, smoky flavors of bourbon. This delightful dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together or a sophisticated dinner party. With its vibrant orange hues and irresistible aroma, bourbon glazed carrots are sure to be a hit among your guests. So get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for this delectable treat.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BOURBON GLAZED CARROTS



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Sweet carrots are drizzled in a warm buttery sauce flavored with bourbon.

Provided by Flipper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, and bourbon together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cook and stir sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour sauce over carrots and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 121.1 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

HONEY -BOURBON GLAZED CARROTS



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Even friends who aren't fond of cooked carrots have enjoyed this way of fixing them. It's easy, quick, tasty and goes with anything.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb large carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons Bourbon

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  • Cook until carrots are tender and liquid has turned into a glaze, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Season to taste.

CHEF JOHN'S BOURBON GLAZED CARROTS



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These butter-soaked bourbon-glazed carrots are the greatest special-occasion carrot side dish of all time. Sweet, savory, and oh so glossy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into equal-sized pieces
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
½ cup bourbon whiskey
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When butter foams up, add carrots. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until liquid from carrots evaporates and carrots begin to brown around the edges, 5 or 6 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Carefully pour in bourbon. Cook and stir until bourbon is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in brown sugar. Stir until carrots are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • When carrots are nearly tender, raise heat to medium-high to thicken the glaze, 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Season with cayenne pepper and ground black pepper. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 410.9 mg, Sugar 19 g

BOURBON GLAZED CARROTS



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These amazing Bourbon Glazed Carrots are cooked up perfect in an extra large skillet in about fifteen to twenty minutes. Friends and family love these sweet veggies. I really enjoy the addition of the bourbon but they are also delicious without it. They are the perfect side dish for grilled steak, stuffed chicken and baked fish....

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c butter
2 lb carrots peeled and cut in bite size pieces
1/2 c whiskey bourbob
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
2/3 c pomegranate seeds for garnish
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In large skillet over medium high heat melt butter. Add carrots and cook until they begin to brown on the edges; stirring frequently. Approximately 7-8 minutes.
  • 2. Remove pan from heat and carefully add whiskey. Return pan to heat and cook until whiskey is almost completely gone; approximately 3 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • 3. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne. Continue cooking until carrots are tender; stirring frequently. Raise heat to medium high for last minute to thicken glaze. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh carrots. If using baby carrots, trim the tops and peel them if desired.
  • If you don't have bourbon, you can substitute another type of whiskey or even rum.
  • To make the glaze thicker, simmer it for a few minutes longer.
  • If you like a sweeter glaze, add a little more brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • Serve the carrots immediately, while they are still hot and glazed.

Conclusion:

Bourbon-glazed carrots are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sweet, savory, and slightly boozy, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you need a quick and easy side dish, give these bourbon-glazed carrots a try.

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