Description
A vibrant side dish featuring tender carrots tossed with a rich marmalade butter infused with smoky, crispy bacon, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors ideal for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon Marmalade Butter
- 3 rashers smoked streaky bacon
- 50g butter, softened
- 1½ tbsp fine-shred marmalade
Vegetables
- 800g carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced at an angle
Instructions
- Grill the bacon: Heat the grill to high and grill the bacon for 3-4 minutes on each side until it is crisp and browned. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the bacon butter: Once cooled, finely chop the crispy bacon. In a bowl, combine the chopped bacon with the softened butter and fine-shred marmalade. Mix thoroughly until well blended. Store chilled for up to three days if not using immediately.
- Cook the carrots: Place the carrot slices in a saucepan and cover with boiling water. Boil for 5-6 minutes until the carrots are tender but still retain some bite. Drain the carrots well.
- Combine carrots and butter: Put the hot carrots into a serving bowl and add slices of the bacon marmalade butter on top. Toss gently until the butter melts and coats the carrots evenly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Double or quadruple the butter mixture to keep extra for future use; it freezes well for up to two months and works beautifully with carrots and parsnips.
- Ensure bacon is chopped finely for best texture integration in the butter.
- Do not overcook carrots; maintain a slight bite for better texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: carrots, bacon butter, marmalade butter, side dish, smoky, sweet, easy recipe
