Maple Bourbon Carrots
Perfect addition to any Thanksgiving spread, these carrots are slowly cooked in a maple bourbon sauce resulting in a sweet complex flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups carrots peeled and cut to 1/4" thick on the diagonal
- 2 TBSP butter
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 TBSP maple syrup
- ¼ cup bourbon whiskey
- ¼ cup water
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, let it start to foam.
- Add the carrots to the pan and reduce heat to medium. Stir them from time to time, let them sauté for about 5min.
- TURN OFF THE STOVE COMPLETELY
- Remove the pan to avoid any risk of fire. Add the bourbon.
- Return the pan to the stove, cook on medium for 3 min.
- Add the water and maple syrup, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10-15 min until the carrots begin to soften (but don't let them get mushy).
- Sprinkle in the rosemary, serve!
Notes
You can make this ahead of time and keep it warm in the oven until the rest of your meal is ready.
Feel free to substitute brown sugar or honey for the maple syrup.