Bourbon-Glazed Carrots with Honey Made Easy in Your Pressure Cooker
This easy elegant recipe for Bourbon-Glazed Carrots with Honey is perfect for any holiday celebration. The carrots cook in the buttery glaze as it reduces for a side dish that's nearly hands-off so you can wrap up your holiday meal with ease!
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick Skillet for sautéing
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter to start your glaze creamy and rich
- 2 pounds carrots peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ cup bourbon whiskey for bold, smooth flavor
- 4 tablespoons honey or to taste
- ½ cup water to help create broth depth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme to sprinkle at end
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. When the butter foams, add the carrots. Reduce heat to medium and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the bourbon then turn the heat back on to medium and cook 2-3 minutes to reduce and cook the bourbon.
- Add the water and honey. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook for 15-16 minutes, stirring frequently until a thick glaze forms and the carrots deepen in color.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add a pinch of cayenne if using.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh thyme and serve.
Notes
Spray measuring cups and spoons with cooking spray before measuring honey. Please be safe and turn the heat OFF or remove the pan from the burner entirely when adding the bourbon.