Whiskey Glazed Carrots
(from stbblfldl’s recipe box)
This took longer than 15 minutes to cook – more like 25-30 minutes to get carrots tender.
Source: The Pioneer Woman
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Side Dishes
Ingredients
- 1 stick Butter, Divided
- 2 pounds (to 3 Pounds) Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into Thick Circles
- 1/2 cups Jack Daniels Or Other Whiskey
- 3/4 cups (to 1 Cup) Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons (to 1 Teaspoon) Salt
- Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
Directions
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add carrots in two batches, cooking for 60-90 seconds each batch. Remove from skillet.
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Pour in whiskey and allow to evaporate 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium, and add remaining butter. When butter melts, sprinkle brown sugar over the top. Stir together, then add carrots to skillet. Cover, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
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Remove lid and add salt and pepper. Continue cooking until carrots are done and glaze is thick, about 5 more minutes.
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Pour onto a platter and serve immediately. Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.