Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium carrots, trimmed and peeled
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Cut the carrots crosswise into 2-inch pieces. If carrots are more than 1 inch thick, halve or quarter them lengthwise into smaller pieces; otherwise, leave them whole.
- Melt the Butter: Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the salted butter until fully liquid.
- Cook the Carrots: Add the prepared carrots to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the butter is browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add Brown Sugar and Seasoning: Stir in the brown sugar and continue cooking for about 4 more minutes until the sugar dissolves and the carrots are coated and slightly caramelized. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Serve: Divide the glazed carrots among 4 plates and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For even cooking, try to cut carrot pieces to uniform sizes.
- You can adjust the brown sugar quantity to your desired sweetness.
- Using salted butter adds flavor, but unsalted butter can be used; adjust salt accordingly.
- These glazed carrots pair wonderfully with roasted meats and poultry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
