chef-johns-bourbon-glazed-carrots.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.",
        "When butter foams up, add carrots. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until liquid from carrots  evaporates and carrots begin to brown around the edges, 5 or 6 minutes.",
        "Reduce heat to medium-low. Carefully pour in bourbon. Cook and stir until bourbon is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.",
        "Sprinkle in brown sugar. Stir until carrots are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.",
        "When carrots are nearly tender, raise heat to medium-high to thicken the glaze, 15 to 30 seconds.",
        "Season with cayenne pepper and ground black pepper. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/2 cup butter",
        "2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into equal-sized pieces",
        "1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste",
        "1/2 cup bourbon whiskey",
        "1/3 cup brown sugar",
        "1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste",
        "freshly ground black pepper to taste",
        "2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Chef John's Bourbon Glazed Carrots",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/232363/chef-johns-bourbon-glazed-carrots/"
}