Glazed Baby Carrots with Bourbon and Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 pound baby carrots rinsed
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 0.3 cup maple syrup 
• 1 pinch freshly cracked pepper black
• 4 servings sea salt 
• 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
2. Add the baby carrots along with some salt and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. In a small saute pan, add the butter, whisky and maple syrup and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat to a strong simmer and let the mixture reduce until thick and syrupy, about 6 to 8 minutes.
5. Add the carrots and saute them until well glazed and just starting to color, about 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Serve immediately.