Glazed Carrots With Irish Whiskey And Ginger

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally 1/2-inch thick (about 1 pound)
• 3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into thin matchstick strips
• 2 tablespoons irish whiskey
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable stock)

Recipe

• 1 combine sugar, pepper and salt. set aside.
• 2 heat the oil and half of the butter in a large skillet. add carrots in a single layer and sprinkle with sugar mixture. cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, then start turning the slices with tongs and reduce heat if necessary. when slightly browned on both sides, transfer to a plate.
• 3 clean skillet with paper towels. add the ginger and cook over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, until golden. add to the carrots on the plate.
• 4 add remaining butter, the whiskey and broth. bring to boil, then simmer 3 minutes or until syrupy. return carrots and ginger to pan, and swirl with the syrup for 1 minute.
• 5 serve immediately.