Pioneer Woman Whiskey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Looking for a simple side dish? The Pioneer Woman Whiskey Glazed Carrots Recipe is perfect. These carrots are sweet, savory, and delicious.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving dish
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh carrots peeled
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons whiskey bourbon works great
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Peel all your carrots first.
- Cut them into even sticks.
- Make them about 3 inches long.
- Try to keep sizes similar.
- This helps them cook evenly.
- Bring a pot of water to boil.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Drop carrots in the boiling water.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender.
- Don't overcook them.
- Drain the water completely.
- Melt butter in your large skillet.
- Use medium heat for this step.
- Add the brown sugar next.
- Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Pour in the whiskey carefully.
- Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add your cooked carrots to the skillet.
- Toss them in the glaze.
- Cook for 5 minutes more.
- Stir often to coat evenly.
- The glaze will thicken nicely.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer carrots to your serving dish.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
- Serve them hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm carrots for best results.
- Frozen carrots won't work as well.
- Don't skip the whiskey entirely.
- It adds important flavor depth.
- Use real butter, not margarine.
- The taste difference is huge.
- Cut carrots the same size.
- This ensures even cooking throughout.
- Don't overcook in the boiling step.
- They finish cooking in the glaze.
- Let the glaze reduce properly.
- It should coat the carrots beautifully.
- Make these right before serving.
- They taste best when hot.