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Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

A warm fall side dish of mixed roasted root vegetables glazed with a sweet and smoky maple bourbon sauce, garnished with crispy sage leaves for an elegant finish.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage is Four Roses Small Batch. Four Roses Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and beets), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the root vegetables with melted butter, maple syrup, bourbon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated.
  3. Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through for even browning.
  5. While vegetables roast, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry sage leaves until crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Remove root vegetables from the oven, drizzle any remaining maple bourbon glaze from the bowl over the vegetables, and toss gently.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with crispy sage leaves.
  8. Serve warm alongside your fall dinner entree for a perfect bourbon pairing experience.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

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

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
strong
84%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 84%
strong
83%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

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

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
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83%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables with Crispy Sage

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

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 83%