BOURBON MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS ENJOY DAN:

             BOURBON MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

1/2-stick butter

8 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2--teaspoon sea salt

1/2-cup bourbon

1/4-cup pure maple syrup

1/4-cup brown sugar

1/4-teaspoon black pepper

1/4-teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

2 spoons fresh chopped dill

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat when sizzling.

2.   When foaming add carrots and salt and sauté, covered for 4 minutes.

3.   Uncover and continue to cook, stirring until carrots are browned, about 2-3 minutes.

4.   Reduce heat to medium-low and carefully pour in bourbon.

5.   Have fun; tip the skillet to ignite the liquor and step back.

6.   Cook stirring until the bourbon is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.

7.   Add brown maple syrup and next 3 ingredients.

8.   Cook, stirring until carrots are tender and glossy, about 5 minutes.

9.   Increase heat to medium-high to thicken glaze, slightly, about 20 seconds.

10.                Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh mint.

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