Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe with Bacon and Toasted Pecans (2024)

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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Pecans are so flavorful and easy to make! This easy side dish would be a delicious addition to your dinner table that everyone will love.

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Glazed Carrots are one of my favorite side dishes! I love the sweet taste and how easy they are to make from scratch even if you’re not a pro in the kitchen.Glazed with brown sugar and sprinkled with crispy bacon and toasted pecans these carrots are bursting with flavor and bring a new spin to a dinnertime staple.

These carrots are extra flavorful because they are made with bacon drippings. This adds so much flavor and takes simple carrots to a whole new level of deliciousness!

With so many holidaysright around the corner, this easy vegetable side dish would be a delicious and colorful addition to your dinner table. It’s always a hit in our house!

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Tips and Tricks for how to makeglazed carrots with brown sugar

Making glazed carrots is super easy!Glazing the carrots enhances the sweet flavor of the carrots without losing the bright color. This method takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.

What does “cut on the bias” mean?

Cutting on the bias means to slice it not straight across but at a 45-degree angle. This creates longer, oval-shaped pieces and makes for a more elegant presentation.

Can glazed carrots be made ahead?

I think glazed carrots taste best on the day they are prepared but you can make this recipe one day ahead.Because you’ll reheat the carrots the next day you don’t want to cook them all the way through in step 5 because they could become mushy when reheating. Let the glazed carrots cool completely andstore them in a glass or plastic container covered with a lid or plastic wrap in the fridge. Store the toasted pecans and bacon in a separate container.

How to reheat glazed carrots?

To reheat the glazed carrots, gently reheat them on the stove for the best flavor. Add a little bit of butter to the pan before adding the carrots and heat them over medium heat until warmed through. Toss with pecans andbacon just before serving.

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Looking for more side dish recipes?

  • Parmesan Oven Roasted Green Beans
  • Greek-Style Boiled Potatoes
  • Sauerkraut Mashed Potato Casserole
  • Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Tools used for Making this Glazed Carrot Recipe

Cast-Iron Skillet:I love this skillet! It’s probably my most used one, it’s oven-safe, super affordable and lasts forever.
Chef’s Knife: I love this knife. My husband bought it for my birthday a few years ago and it’s still sharp and cuts everything. This knife has a great size and will make slicing, dicing, and chopping so easy and effortless.
Glass Containers: I prefer to use glass containers for storing food in the fridge.

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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe

By: Julia Foerster

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Pecans are so flavorful and easy to make! This easy side dish would be a delicious addition to your dinner table that everyone will love.

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, (30g)
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias (450g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth, (120ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the pan.

  • Add pecans to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet.

  • Add sliced carrots, 1 tbsp brown sugar, chicken broth, thyme, and salt to the skillet. Cover and bring to a boil. Let simmer stirring occasionally until the carrots are almost tender, about 4-6 minutes.

  • Uncover and increase the heat. Let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until liquid is reduced to about 2 tbsp.

  • Add butter and remaining brown sugar. Toss with the carrots until combined. Cook for about 2-3 more minutes until carrots are completely tender.

  • Take off the heat, add lemon juice and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Sprinkle chopped bacon and pecans on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal

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Recipe adapted from The New Best Recipe by Cook’s Illustrated

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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe with Bacon and Toasted Pecans (2024)

FAQs

How to make Gordon Ramsay carrots? ›

Cooking instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan, then add the carrots and parsnips and toss to coat in the oil. Add the thyme, cinnamon, star anise and some seasoning. Cook over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning the vegetables frequently, until golden brown and almost cooked through.

Are carrots better boiled or roasted? ›

Roasted carrots have the best texture, and the flavor is amazing. Roasting draws out the natural sweetness and you get a nice caramelized flavor. They're so much better than boiled carrots! Roasting is also easy; it's hard to overcook a roasted vegetable: if it gets too done, it's clearly burned.

What not to mix carrots with? ›

Also, fruits have more sugar content, something that can hinder the digestive process of vegetables. For the same reason, one shouldn't mix orange with carrot as when taken together, they may cause heartburn and excess bile reflux.

Should I parboil carrots before roasting? ›

Roasting Tips

Parboiling skin-on carrots and parsnips lets you soften them without them losing too much moisture. Follow up by browning in a 375°F (190°C) oven for about 40 minutes.

Does cooking carrots destroy vitamin A? ›

Cooking vegetables can make the cell walls less rigid, which makes it easier to absorb certain nutrients and digest food better. For example, cooked carrots have more beta carotene, an antioxidant that can be converted to vitamin A and can improve bone, eye and reproductive health.

How long do you boil carrots until they're soft? ›

Start a saucepan of water to boil. Peel and slice the carrots into 1/4-inch slices on the bias (diagonally). Once the water is boiling, add the carrots and boil for 4 to 5 minutes until just crisp tender (longer if you prefer them to be more tender). Drain.

What cooking method is best for carrots? ›

Recommend steaming if you wish to cook without fat and want to preserve nutritional value as much as possible. For flavour I like to roast until tender with a little oil, thyme and honey. This gives a really nice earthy and sweet flavour. I love oven roasted carrots, cooked through and slightly charred.

How do you get the most flavor out of carrots? ›

Two good ways to cook carrots: braising and roasting. Both bring out the flavor and sweetness of carrots, and have better texture as well.

What is the carrot trick frying? ›

It works best if you add the carrots along with the food you're frying. Otherwise, the carrots might shrivel up and burn before whatever you're frying is finished. You might have to switch out the carrots in between batches of food—again, to avoid burning the carrots and thus defeating the purpose of the tip.

What makes carrots more tasty? ›

Seasoning carrots is a great way to help bring out their flavor. For a simple and versatile seasoning, stick with salt, pepper, and garlic. For an herbier taste, add rosemary, parsley, cumin, or coriander. Or, to bring out their fresh, woody flavor, add some anise.

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