WHISKEY GLAZED CARROTS

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Great for holiday meals... or any time. It has whiskey in it! I got this from a friend, but added a few things. I like to use Jack Daniels, but I'm sure it would be great with other whiskeys as well.

Provided by Chef Big Jerm

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into thick circles
1/2 cup butter, divided into tablespoons
1/2 cup whiskey
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large pan over high heat.
  • Add carrots in a few batches, cooking each batch for about a minute and a half. Don't overwhelm the pan. Remove from pan.
  • Pour whiskey and allow to evaporate for 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter.
  • When butter melts, add brown sugar and stir together.
  • Add carrots to pan, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove lid, add salt and pepper.
  • Continue cooking until glaze is thick and carrots are at desired tenderness (about 5 minutes).
  • Place carrots on a serving platter and drizzle remaining glaze over the top.
  • Serve hot with green onion slices on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 419.3, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 35.8, Protein 2

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