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Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Tender roasted carrots glazed with a honey bourbon sauce and topped with crunchy toasted pecans for a sweet and savory side dish perfect for any neighborhood dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes, until they are tender and lightly caramelized.
  4. While the carrots roast, combine bourbon, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove the carrots from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
  6. Drizzle the honey bourbon glaze over the carrots and toss gently to coat.
  7. Sprinkle toasted pecans and chopped parsley on top before serving.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 91%
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Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 91%
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87%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Four Roses Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Knob Creek Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Wild Turkey 101 complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Wild Turkey Longbranch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Bulleit Bourbon Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Henry McKenna Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecans

Jefferson’s Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 85%