Want to try a delicious Traeger grilled carrots recipe that’s perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or casual dinner parties? We take the humble carrot and smoke and grill it to perfection, then top it with a honey butter glaze that will have everyone drooling!
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Easy Traeger Grilled Carrots
I love how smoking and grilling transforms these carrots into something completely different from what you’d expect. The natural sweetness caramelizes beautifully on the grill, and that honey butter glaze takes them over the top.
What’s really great about this recipe is you can throw the carrots on alongside your main dish like ribs or brisket – no extra fuss for a side that looks impressive and tastes even better. Even people who think they don’t like carrots end up going back for seconds with this recipe.
What You Need for Smoked and Grilled Carrots
- Carrots (I like to use the multicoloured variety as it looks good when plated)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Dash of olive oil
Honey Glaze Ingredients
- Wild honey
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Maple syrup
- Garlic clove (minced)
- Onion powder
- Balsamic vinegar
- Water
Equipment
- Traeger Pellet Smoker
- Light wood pellets (fruit variety like applewood or maple)
- Baking dish
- Sharp knife or peeler
- Saucepan
- Basting brush
- Aluminum foil
How to Smoke and Grill Carrots on a Traeger
Below are my simple steps for grilled and smoked carrots, the perfect side for a cookout or weeknight meal.
Step 1: Prepare The Carrots
Load the pellets, preheat the Traeger grill to 300°F, peel and wash the carrots. Try to keep them whole if they are of a similar size. (If not, then cut to the same size)
Dry and then cover lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle the cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Place the carrots on a baking tray evenly apart.
Step 2: Make The Butter and Honey Glaze
In a bowl, combine the honey and butter, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar, onion powder, and water, stir to combine.
Place in the microwave for 20 seconds, remove, and stir. Put it back in the microwave for longer if the butter hasn’t melted.
Step 3: Smoking The Carrots
Place the baking tray of carrots in the Traeger grill. Close the Traeger’s lid and grill the carrots for 35 minutes.
Open and check if they are cooked through. You can turn them if you like. Brush the glaze evenly over all of the carrots. Reserve some glaze for serving—smoke with the lid open for a further 5 minutes.
Step 4: Remove The Carrots From The Smoker, Serve & Enjoy
Remove the carrots and cover with foil until you’re ready to serve. Use the remaining glaze to top the carrots and top with the parsley
How Long Do You Need to Smoke The Carrots For?
At 300°F, the cooking time will average at around 30 to 40 minutes.
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What To Serve With Our Delicious Smoked Carrots?
I like to serve grilled carrots as a side dish for the following
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Traeger Grilled Carrots
Equipment
- Traeger electric pellet smoker
- Light wood pellets (fruit variety like applewood or maple)
- Baking dish
- Sharp knife or peeler
- Saucepan
- Basting brush
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 4 yellow carrots of the Chanteny variety baby carrots work too
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- bunch fresh chopped parsley for garnish
- Dash of olive oil
Honey Butter Glaze Ingredients
- 2 tbsp good quality honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 100 ml water
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Carrots
- Load the pellets and set preheat your Traeger to 300°F
- Peel and wash the carrots.
- Try to keep them whole if they are of a similar size. (If not, then cut to the same size)
- Dry and then cover lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Add to a baking tray evenly apart.
Step 2: Make The Honey Glaze
- In a bowl combine the honey, butter. minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, brown sugar, onion powder and water, stir to combine
- Place in the microwave for 20 seconds and remove and stir, put back in the mircowave for longer if the butter hasn't melted.
Step 3: Grilling The Carrots
- Place the baking tray of carrots in the smoker
- Close the Traeger's lid and grill the carrots for 35 minutes.
- Open and check for if they are cooked though with a fork. You can turn them if you like
- Brush the glaze evenly over all of the carrots. Reserve some glaze for serving
- Smoke with the lid open for a further 5 minutes.
Step 4: Remove and Top With Remaining Glaze
- Remove the carrots and cover with foil for 2 minutes.
- Use the remaining glaze to top the carrots and top with the parsly
Smoke On!
Charlie
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
I loves sharing his tips with beginners, helping them navigate the world of smoking. I find it’s not just about cooking; it’s a quest for that perfect smoky flavor.
You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling recipes with you!
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