Carrots (Old Family Recipe)
Description: Ever eat carrots that melt in your mouth? These do (or it just seems like it). My grandmother and my great aunt both made these. The thinner the slices the better (in my opinion) Buy them pre-sliced or use your food processor (with practice).
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Low Protein, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 115.1
- Fat Content: 6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.2mg
- Sodium Content: 129.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.3g
- Fiber Content: 3.4g
- Sugar Content: 9.1g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
Ingredients:
- 2 carrots
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering your ingredients: carrots, butter, onion, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Be careful not to brown it.
- Cook Onion: Add the chopped onion to the melted butter. Cook until the onion becomes transparent, releasing its sweet aroma.
- Prepare Carrots: Rinse the carrots thoroughly in a colander. Shake off excess water, leaving some moisture on the carrots.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the prepared carrots to the saucepan with the onions and butter.
- Season: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and sugar over the carrots. These ingredients will enhance the natural sweetness of the carrots.
- Stir: Gently stir the carrots to ensure they are evenly coated with the butter and seasonings.
- Simmer: Cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the carrots to simmer gently, infusing them with flavor.
- Cook Until Tender: Continue to simmer the carrots, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes to 45 minutes, or until they are tender. Cooking them slowly over low heat allows the flavors to meld and the carrots to become tender.
- Serve: Once the carrots are tender and flavorful, serve them hot as a delightful side dish.
Recipe Notes:
- For best results, slice the carrots thinly. This allows them to cook evenly and ensures a tender texture.
- Consider making this dish a day ahead and reheating it on the day of serving. The flavors will continue to develop, and reheating will make it convenient for dinner preparations.
- Experiment with different seasoning variations to suit your taste preferences. Add herbs like thyme or parsley for a fresh twist, or a pinch of cinnamon for a hint of warmth.
- This recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy the natural sweetness of carrots in a comforting and flavorful dish. Whether as a side for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these carrots are sure to impress!
So there you have it! A timeless family recipe for tender, melt-in-your-mouth carrots that will elevate any meal. Enjoy the simple pleasure of savoring the sweetness of carrots cooked to perfection, just like Grandma used to make.
