5 from 6 votes
Spicy Bourbon Glazed Carrots
These glazed carrots are made with simple ingredients, and are easy to make non-spicy for the kids. Perfect for the holidays or a casual dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
206 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs carrot whole, peeled and sliced into circles
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1/2 cup bourbon or whiskey, quality
- 2/3 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar depending on how sweet you like carrots
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (feel free to adjust to your tastes)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to your tastes or omit completely)
- parsley for garnish (optional, minced fresh
- chives for garnish (optional, minced fresh
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to a large skillet and heat on HIGH heat. Add half of the carrots and cook about a minute. Remove from skillet and add remaining half of the carrots and cook about a minute. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add bourbon (carefully - step back a little when you add it), and let cook 30 seconds to let alcohol evaporate. Turn heat down to MED, add remaining 7 Tbsp of butter.
- Add brown sugar and stir to melt it into the butter. Transfer carrots back to skillet, stir to coat carrots in the butter mixture. When mixture is bubbling, cover with lid and cook 5-6 minutes.
- Take off the lid, add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using), and stir to combine. Keep cooking, uncovered, about 5-7 more minutes or until glaze is thick and syrupy.
- Sprinkle with garnishes, if using, and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
544mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
28795IU
(576%)
Vitamin C
10.1mg
(11%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 544mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 28795IU | 576% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.