From special occasions to weeknight dinners, sherried carrots are a delightful side dish to grace any table. With a sweet and slightly tangy flavor from the addition of sherry, these carrots offer a unique twist on a classic vegetable. Whether you prefer a simple yet elegant side or a more elaborate dish with added ingredients, let's explore the culinary journey of crafting the perfect sherried carrots.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SPICED GLAZED CARROTS WITH SHERRY & CITRUS
While the turkey rests, take 15 minutes to whip up this simple, timeless preparation.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories Citrus Side Thanksgiving Low Fat Vegetarian Dinner Carrot Sherry Fall Clove Simmer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring carrots, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 7-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer carrots to a medium bowl.
- Add clementine juice, 1 tablespoon Sherry, and ground cloves to skillet and cook until glaze forms, 7-8 minutes. Stir in carrots and remaining 1 tablespoon Sherry. Season carrots to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing, adding water by teaspoonfuls if dry.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with tarragon and clementine zest.
BAKED SHREDDED CARROTS
Everyone who samples this crisp and tender carrot dish loves it. I make it often when we have fresh produce from our garden. Its bright orange color of the shredded carrots looks so pretty on our Thanksgiving table. -Carole Hartwig, Horicon, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine carrots, onions, sugar, salt and celery salt. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Dot with butter., Cover and bake 45-50 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SHERRIED CARROTS
I don't remember where this recipe came from. I love to do vege's a bit different for dinner parties, and this one looks and tastes good.
Provided by Tansy1308
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel and slice carrots.
- Melt butter with chicken stock and sherry.
- Add carrots and sultanas.
- Simmer approximately 10 minutes.
- Leave lid off toward end of cooking for liquid to reduce and to form a sauce.
- Season to taste.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
SHERRY VINEGAR AND MOLASSES GLAZED CARROTS
Provided by Bruce Aidells
Categories Side Sauté Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Carrot Christmas Eve Molasses Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy extra-large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, 1 tablespoon molasses, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; sauté until carrots are coated with butter mixture, about 1 minute. Add 4 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar and enough water to almost cover carrots (about 4 cups) and bring to boil. Cover and boil 2 minutes. Uncover and boil until liquid is reduced to syrup and carrots are tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon molasses and 2 tablespoons vinegar to carrots and toss over medium-high heat until carrots are heated through and thickly coated with glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley. Season carrots to taste with more coarse salt and generous amount of ground black pepper. Transfer carrots to large bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.
ZESTY CARROTS
This is an easy-to-make family favorite and has always been served as a side dish at our Thanksgiving dinners. Don't let the horseradish scare you. It merely adds a tangy flavor. You can use pre-made bread crumbs to make it even easier. Light mayo works fine and so does cooking spray on the casserole dish in place of butter.
Provided by Jeff Cummings
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the carrots in a saucepan with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Place the carrots in the dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the onion, mayonnaise, horseradish, pepper, paprika and bread crumbs. Spread evenly over the carrots.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 244.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
MOM'S ZESTY CARROTS WITH HORSERADISH
This was one of mom's perennial holiday dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Provided by Pete Plumer
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place carrots in a pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a shallow baking dish.
- Mix reserved cooking water, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until combined; pour over carrots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss bread crumbs in melted butter. Sprinkle over carrots and bake until crumb topping is crisp, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 317.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips and Conclusion
To sum up, making sherried carrots at home is not only easy but also rewarding. Here are some additional tips to help you create a delectable dish:
- Choose fresh and tender carrots: This will ensure the best texture and flavor in your dish.
- Cut the carrots evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a good quality sherry: A dry or medium-dry sherry will work best in this recipe.
- Don't boil the carrots: Simmer them gently to preserve their texture and flavor.
- Add the sherry towards the end of cooking: This will prevent the alcohol from evaporating completely.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Parsley, chives, or dill are all great options.
Sherried carrots are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a main course. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight meal to a special holiday dinner. So next time you're looking for a simple yet elegant dish to make, give sherried carrots a try.
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