"Burnt" Carrots and Parsnips

A delicious side dish featuring caramelized carrots and parsnips roasted with bourbon, brown sugar, and butter until perfectly charred and tender.

6 servings
37 min

Ingredients

  • pounds carrots
  • pounds parsnips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • ¼ medium onion
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss carrots, parsnips, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, 20-25 minutes.

    25 min

  2. 2.

    Remove vegetables from oven, add onion, butter, bourbon, and brown sugar, and toss to coat. Roast, tossing occasionally, until sugars have caramelized and vegetables are completely softened, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer vegetables to a platter and pour any juices over.

    2 min