Slow Cooked Sweet 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 CITRUS CARROTS

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until sauce is thickened, 15-30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

SLOW-COOKED SWEET CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in slow cooker. Add broth; cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 4 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 2-1/2 hours).
• Mix cornstarch, dressing and syrup until blended. Add to slow cooker with butter; stir. Cook, covered, on HIGH 15 min. or until glaze is thickened. Stir in nuts.

SWEET CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam until tender, 5-8 minutes. Transfer carrots to a large bowl. Add the brown sugar, butter, vinegar and salt; toss until butter is melted and carrots are coated. Sprinkle with chives.

WEANING RECIPE: SLOW-COOKED LAMB & VEG WITH SWEET POTATO & CARROT MASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Melt the butter in a big ovenproof casserole dish. Brown the lamb shank on all sides for a few minutes and then remove from the pan. Gently cook the onion for 7-8 mins until well softened, adding a little more butter if necessary. Add the garlic and cinnamon and cook for a further minute.
• Return the lamb shank to the pan, along with the carrot and celery. Pour in the water or veg stock (bear in mind water is better for baby). Bring to the boil, then put on the lid and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 - 2 1/2 hours until the lamb is very tender.
• Meanwhile wrap the sweet potatoes in tin foil and roast in the oven for 45 mins to 1 hour until completely tender. Scoop out the insides and mash with a little butter. For baby, shred the meat into small pieces and serve with the soft vegetables and mash. Serve everyone else with a whole shank and some veg, spoon over a little of the cooking liquor and put a dollop of mash on the side.