Glazed Carrots With Bacon and Pecans

Name: Glazed Carrots With Bacon and Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 slices); 1/3 cup chopped pecans; 1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias (about 6 medium); 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, minced; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ground black pepper

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"Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Pecans"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 slices)
¹⁄₃ cup chopped pecans
1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias (about 6 medium)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon table salt
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided
¹⁄₂ cup low sodium chicken broth
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh thyme leave, minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
2 teaspoons lemon juice
ground black pepper

directions

Cook the bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings from the pan.
Add the pecans and cook about 3 minutes.
Transfer the pecans to the plate with the bacon.
Add the carrots, salt, 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar, chicken broth, and thyme to the skillet.
Bring to a boil, covered, over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, about 5 minutes.
Uncover, increase the heat to high, and simmer rapidly, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the butter and remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar to the skillet. Toss the carrots to coat and cook, about 3 minutes.
Off heat, add the lemon juice and toss to coat.
Transfer the carrots to a serving dish, scraping the glaze from the pan into the dish.
Season to taste with pepper, sprinkle the bacon and pecans on top.
Serve immediately.

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This is such a fabulous recipe. I thought it important to credit the source: America's Test Kitchen's The New Best Recipe.

chefwannabe 3
Mmmmmmmm! This dish is very easy to put together. I usually have all these ingredients on hand, so I didn't have to make a trip to the store. I used applewood smoked bacon and only used about half the amount indicated, since the bacon was sliced very thick. I also cut down on the brown sugar - just my preference. I bet this dish would be a hit with kids. I know Hubby sure liked it.

Steph.
To clarify the instructions ( for people like me who need every detail): #8. simmer until the carrots are almost tender when poked with the tip of a paring knife. #9. simmer until the liquid is reduced to 1-2 tablespoons. <br/>Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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