Bourbon-Glazed
Carrots
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 Cup butter (half a stick)
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2 lbs. Carrots (about 9 large) peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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3/4 Teaspoon salt
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1/2 Cup bourbon
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1/3 Cup brown sugar, packed
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1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
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Pinch of cayenne pepper
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Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Preparation
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Stir in carrots and salt. Cover with lid and continue to cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Uncover the skillet and continue to cook, stirring until the carrots are browned, around 2 -3 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the bourbon (be careful, if the bourbon starts to flame, cover with the lid). Cook while stirring until most of the bourbon has evaporated.
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Stir in brown sugar and cook until carrots are tender and glossy, about 5 minutes.
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Raise heat to medium high for about 15 seconds to thicken the glaze. Sprinkle with black pepper and cayenne.
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Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with thyme.
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Serves 10-12 people.