Sherry Vinegar and Molasses Glazed Carrots

Tender carrots glazed in a rich combination of sherry vinegar and light molasses, finished with fresh parsley. This elegant side dish features perfectly cooked carrots in a sweet-tangy sauce.

8 servings
26 min

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 pounds small carrots
  • 2 tablespoons light molasses
  • ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
  • divided

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Melt butter in heavy extra-large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, 1 tablespoon molasses, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; sauté until carrots are coated with butter mixture, about 1 minute. Add 4 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar and enough water to almost cover carrots (about 4 cups) and bring to boil. Cover and boil 2 minutes. Uncover and boil until liquid is reduced to syrup and carrots are tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    23 min

  2. 2.

    Add remaining 1 tablespoon molasses and 2 tablespoons vinegar to carrots and toss over medium-high heat until carrots are heated through and thickly coated with glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley. Season carrots to taste with more coarse salt and generous amount of ground black pepper. Transfer carrots to large bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.

    3 min

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