Kicked Up Carrots Recipes

QUICK PICKLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Add carrots to a large mason jar or glass container. Set aside.
• To a small saucepan add distilled white vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir to fully dissolve salt and sugar. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt or sugar to taste.
• Pour the brine over the carrots, ensuring they are fully submerged. If needed, add more vinegar or a little water to cover.
• Seal well and shake to combine. Then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The flavors will deepen and intensify the longer it marinates. Best flavor is achieved after 24 hours.
• Will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks (sometimes longer). Not freezer friendly.

KICKED-UP CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and keep warm.
• In the same pan, melt butter and stir in sugars, horseradish and parsley.
• Add carrots to pan, then add salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to coat and serve.

QUICK STEAMED CARROTS

Steps:

• Put baby carrots in an open glass container with the water.
• Microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
• Drain and toss with orange juice, honey and ginger.

KICKED UP SPICED CARROTS

Steps:

• Quarter carrots lengthwise and then cut into about 2-1/2-inch pieces.
• Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the carrot sticks and sauté uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until just slightly softened.
• Add in brown sugar stirring until the sugar is dissolved and melted.
• Stir in water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon and cayenne; toss to combine and simmer covered until the carrots are desired tenderness and the liquid is reduced to a glaze (about 8-10 minutes).

KICKED UP MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan, then add the carrots. Bring heat down to a simmer until the carrots are almost tender.
• In a large skillet, add the remaining ingredients in the following order: maple syrup, honey, brown sugar. Stir continuously until the brown sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to come to a slow boil. Add the carrots and gently stir mixing the sauce with the carrots and simmer until the carrots are fork tender.
• For an extra kick, at this time you can slowly add the Southern Comfort in. Remove from heat and enjoy!

KICKED UP CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Refrigerate for approx 2 hours.