Want to try a delicious smoked carrots recipe?
We take the humble carrot and smoke and grill it to perfection, then top then with brown butter drooooool!
This is a super simple recipe that will have all the guests asking for your method!
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Why You’ll Love Smoking Carrots
I shouldn’t call a carrot simple as it has as much potential as a potato.
Which I’m sure you enjoy in one variety or another.
Smoking and grilling carrots transforms this veggies to a DELICOUS side dish! But the really standout is the honey butter glaze, I like to use the glaze part way thought the cook then I save some to top the carrots just before serving.
What You Need for Smoked Carrots
- Carrots (I like to use the multicolour 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
Why Smoking Carrots On A Traeger Works So Well
The reason why I love smoking on my Traeger so much is mainly because there isn’t any worrying about maintaining or monitoring a constant temperature.
But really my favorite thing is you can have you main dish like ribs or brisket cooking away and you can throw you carrots on the side. Its means you have a super simple side that looks good and tastes even better.
What Type of Carrots You Can Use to Smoke
Our recipe focuses on the Chanteny variety which is the most popular and widely grown.
But almost any smoking recipe or preparation for others can be used.
Don’t limit yourself!
Imperator Carrots
This variety tends to be long and slender.
Slender carrots are best cut into uniform 1-inch pieces or ‘chips’
Roast on medium heat with light smoke for 25-30 minutes.
Enjoy roasted carrots as a crispy snack straight from the baking tray!
Baby Carrots
This variety is smaller and condensed in flavor.
Take advantage of the carrot flavor by infusing them with heavy smoke.
Wrap in a piece of bacon for the ultimate holiday dinner appetizer.
Nantes Carrots
The highest sugar content variety.
You won’t be needing to add extra sweetness like brown sugar or a honey glaze.
Smoke slowly with indirect heat and watch natural sugars bubble away!
How Do I Prepare The Carrots?
Slice the carrots with a peeler or knife to remove the skin. Wash in cold tap water and then leave to dry on a baking tray. Give them a rub with the oil and season with the salt, pepper and cayenne pepper
What Temperature Do I Set The Traeger Smoker?
You should smoke your carrots at 300°F for 30-40 minutes.
How Long Do You Need to Smoke The Carrots For?
At 300°F the cooking time will average at around 30 40 minutes.
What If I Don’t Have A Traeger Pellet Smoker?
A charcoal smoker or gas smoker will work fine, just be extra careful of the cooking temperature.
What To Serve With Our Delicious Smoked Carrots?
I like to serve grilled carrots as a side dish for the following
Smoked Turkey Breast
Smoked Tri Tip
Smoked Brisket
Method for Smoked and Grilled Carrots
Below is 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.
– Sprinkle the cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
Place the carrots ona baking tray evenly apart.
Step 2: Make The Butter and 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: 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 for if they are cooked though. 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 your ready to serve.
Use the remaining glaze to top the carrots and top with the parsley
Want More Easy And Declious Recipes?
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Smoked Carrots On A Traeger
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
Author: Charlie Reeves
Hi, I’m Charlie, I am head taste tester at Simply Meat Smoking! I love it grilling, smoking, and getting out in the yard with the kids! The family also love to test all my recipes (especially my EXTRA CRISPY pulled pork, smoky pork loin, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill)
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 adventures with you!
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