Slow Cooked Whole Carrots Cook's Illustrated
Elevate your side dishes with these Slow Cooked Whole Carrots, a Cook’s Illustrated-inspired recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping accompaniment. Whole carrots are slow-cooked in a luscious blend of butter, olive oil, brown sugar, and fresh thyme, creating a tender, sweet-savory result that’s perfectly glazed. Requiring minimal prep and just an hour of cooking, this recipe ensures the carrots soak up every bit of flavor, making them irresistibly fork-tender. Perfect as a vibrant side dish for roasted meats, poultry, or vegetarian mains, these slow-cooked carrots will become a go-to for family dinners and special occasions alike. Enjoy their perfect balance of simplicity, elegance, and rich flavor!
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces whole carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Peel the carrots, trimming the tops and tips to create evenly sized pieces. Choose carrots similar in width for uniform cooking.
Step 2
In a large skillet with a lid, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and kosher salt until fully dissolved.
Step 3
Add the whole carrots to the skillet in a single layer. Toss to coat them evenly in the butter mixture.
Step 4
Nestle the thyme sprigs among the carrots, and pour the water into the skillet. Cover with the lid and reduce the heat to low.
Step 5
Cook the carrots for 45-50 minutes, turning them every 10-15 minutes, until they are fork-tender and the liquid has mostly reduced to a glaze.
Step 6
Season the carrots with black pepper before serving. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh thyme leaves.
Step 7
Serve the slow-cooked carrots warm as a side dish for roasted meats, poultry, or vegetarian entrees.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (593.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 533.4 |
| Total Fat 38.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 638.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.2g | |
| Protein 5.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 180.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1580.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories