Glazed Carrots with Crispy Bacon and Marmalade Butter

Name: Glazed Carrots with Crispy Bacon and Marmalade Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 800 g carrots, halved and sliced on an angle; 3 rashers smoked streaky bacon; 50 g unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 tbsp fine-shred marmalade

Elevate your side dish game with these tender carrots tossed in a unique, sweet-and-savory marmalade bacon butter. The combination of smoky bacon and citrusy glaze creates a sophisticated flavor profile perfect for any roast dinner.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

carrots, halved and sliced on an angle
800 g
smoked streaky bacon
3 rashers
unsalted butter, softened
50 g
fine-shred marmalade
0.5 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your grill (broiler) to high. Arrange the bacon rashers on a tray and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and very crisp. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely.

Finely mince the cooled bacon. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the chopped bacon with the softened butter and marmalade until well blended. This flavored butter can be prepared in advance and kept chilled for up to three days.

Place the prepared carrots in a large saucepan and cover with boiling water. Boil for 5-6 minutes until the carrots are cooked through but still retain a slight bite (al dente).

Drain the carrots well and transfer them to a serving bowl. Add slices of the bacon-marmalade butter on top and toss gently until the butter has completely melted and glazed the carrots.

Chef's Tips

For a vegetarian version, replace the bacon with a pinch of smoked paprika in the butter. If you don't have marmalade, apricot jam with a little fresh orange zest makes an excellent substitute.