Bourbon Glazed Grilled Carrots Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 8 whole carrots, peeled
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place the carrots in the pan in a single layer.
  3. Add in the bourbon, ¼ cup water, and salt.
  4. Cook the carrots, turning occasionally, until just fork-tender with slight resistance, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Add the olive oil to a griddle or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Move the carrots from the pan to the griddle and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, until they start to char. Keep the remaining liquid in the skillet for the glaze.
  7. To the skillet with the remaining liquid, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until reduced to a thick glaze, 3 to 4 minutes.
  8. Place carrots on a serving platter and brush generously with the bourbon glaze.
  9. Garnish the carrots with fresh thyme if desired and serve.