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St. Patrick's Day: Irish Whiskey Carrots

Source of Recipe


From "The Best of Gourmet: 1989 Edition"



List of Ingredients



• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• 3/4 pound carrots, cut into 2-1/4 x 1/4-inch sticks
  
• 2 tsp sugar
  
• 1/2 cup Irish Whiskey
  






Instructions



1. In a heavy skillet, melt the butter; add the carrots, the sugar, and salt to taste. Stir the mixture until the carrots are coated with the butter.
   
   
2. Add the whiskey, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the carrots, covered, for 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Remove the lid and simmer the carrots, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are tender and the liquid is evaporated.
   
   Serves 4