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Old-Fashioned Southern Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots The Soul Food Way

Old-Fashioned Southern Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots The Soul Food Way

My Southern brown sugar–glazed carrots are simmered and glazed on the stovetop with butter, herbs, and rich brown sugar. Tender, glossy, and infused with sweet-savory soul in every bite!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 4
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Large skillet of frying pan with a lid

Ingredients

  • 8 carrots skin on, 8 whole organic carrots or 4-5 large carrots
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ cup chicken stock (Replace with water or vegetable stock to make vegetarian-friendly)
  • 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dry herb
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute.
  • Next, add the carrots, stock, fresh and dried thyme, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Then, cover the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the carrots are tender and glossy. Finally, serve immediately and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 20530IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

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Created and tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that never sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions. Every measurement, timing note, and technique is written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda, with make-it-your-way guidance so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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