Slow Cooked Carrots Recipes

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.

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 COOKED BRISKET WITH BROWN SUGAR, CARROTS AND GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the brisket: Tie the circumference of the brisket with butcher's twine. In a large Dutch oven or other wide heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, sprinkle both sides of the brisket with salt and pepper. Use metal tongs to add the meat to the pot. If the oil is hot enough, the meat won't stick. Cook, undisturbed, on its first side, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn on the other side and brown, 3 to 5 additional minutes. Remove the meat from the pot and place it on a baking sheet.
• Cook the vegetables: Lower the heat to medium. In the same pot add the shallots, garlic and carrots and sprinkle them with another pinch of salt. Brown for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar and vinegar and simmer over very low heat until the liquid reduces and starts to coat the carrots, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the vegetables and cooking liquid into a bowl.
• Cook the meat: Return the brisket to the pot and add the beef stock. Bring the stock to a gentle simmer. Cover, then place the pot in the center of the oven and cook for 1 hour. Remove the pot from the oven and add the vegetables and their liquid back in. Return the pot to the oven, uncovered, and cook until the meat is tender when pierced with a fork, an additional 1 to 2 hours. (If the meat looks dry or begins to get overly browned, cover the pot with the lid or a layer of aluminum foil for the remaining oven time.)
• Make the gremolata: In a small skillet, toast the coriander seeds in 1 teaspoon olive oil until lightly colored and fragrant. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the parsley, garlic, lemon zest and juice and a generous pinch of salt. Add the coriander seeds warm, straight from the skillet. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, then stir and set aside.
• Finish: Remove the pot from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, blend half the cooking liquid and half of the remaining vegetables in a blender until smooth, then pour back into the pot. Whisk in the mayonnaise and mustard. Taste for seasoning. Slice the meat against the grain. (It should be fork-tender without being dry.) Transfer the meat and the remaining vegetables to a serving platter Pour the sauce over the meat. Serve with the gremolata.

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 COOKER CINNAMON CARROTS

Steps:

• Put carrots in 3 to 4 quart slow cooker sprayed with vetable cooking spray.
• Ina large bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, orange juice, butter, and cinnamon, and mix well.
• Pour overcarrots and mix so that sugar-cinnamon mixture coats carrots.
• Cover and cook on low for 31/2 to 4 hours and stir throughly each hour during cooking time.
• About 15-20 minutes before serving transfer carrots with a slotted spoon to serving dish and cover to keep warm.
• Pour liquid from cooker into a saucepan, then boil for several minutes until liquid is reduced in half.
• Spoon over carrots in serving dish.

SLOW COOKER GLAZED CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
• Pour carrots in the bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle on salt and brown sugar and top with butter.
• Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until carrots are desired tenderness.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove carrots from slow cooker and place in serving bowl.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.