Slow Cooked Creamy Carrots Recipes

SLOW-COOKED CARROTS

Steps:

• Fold a 10" square piece of parchment paper in half, then into quarters.
• With the openings at the top and right sides, fold the bottom right corner to the top left corner.
• Make another smaller narrow triangle by folding the right side over the left.
• Cut off 1/4 inch at the bottom (narrow portion) to create a hole. Cut the top off at around 4 inches from the hole (for a 10" skillet).
• Bring the water, butter, thyme and salt to a simmer in a 10-inch skillet over high heat. Remove from heat and place the carrots in the pan in a single layer, alternating ends for a better fit. Place the parchment paper over the carrots, then cover the pan with a lid or a sheet pan and let stand for 20 minutes .
• Remove lid from the skillet (leaving parchment in place) and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until there is almost no liquid remaining, which should take about 45 minutes. Remove and discard the parchment lid and continue to cook on high heat until a glaze forms from the remaining liquid, just a few minutes longer.
• Season to taste and garnish with fresh herbs.

SLOW COOKER HONEY-DIJON GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Slow cook the carrots: Place the carrots into your slow cooker. Add the water and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cover and cook the carrots on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the water from the carrots and return them to the slow cooker.
• Add the glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining salt, butter, honey, Dijon mustard, sage, and black pepper until they are blended well. Pour the honey-Dijon mustard glaze over the carrots. Toss the carrots in the glaze to coat evenly. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve: Reduce the slow cooker's temperature to warm. The carrots are now ready to serve, or you can cover them and hold on warm anywhere from 1 to 2 hours.

CREAMED CARROTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring carrots and broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots. Drizzle with cream sauce and toss to coat.

SLOW COOKED CREAMY CARROTS

Steps:

• Combine carrots, water, and salt in crock pot.
• Cover and cook on HIGH 2-3 hours or until the carrots are done.
• Drain well; stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cover and cook on HIGH 20-30 minutes.

SLOW-COOKED WHOLE CARROTS (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)

Steps:

• Cut a 12 inch circle from the parchment paper. Cut a small circle in the center Choose carrots that measure 3/4 to 1 1/4 in across the thickest end.
• Bring water, butter and salt to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet over high heat.
• Remove from heat, add carrots in a single layer, and place parchment round on top of the carrots. Cover skillet with lid and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Remove lid from skillet, leaving the parchment round in place, and bring to a simmer over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until almost all water has evaporated and carrots are very tender, about 45 minutes. Discard parchment round.
• Increase heat to medium-high, and continue to cook caarrots, shaking pan frequently, until they are lightly glazed and no water remains in skillet, 2 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer to platter and serve.