In search of a simple carrot side dish?
Is there a more classic vegetable side dish than glazed carrots?
Steamed broccoli, maybe.
Michelle Becker
Too much sugar and the dish will be cloying.
Too much heat and the sugar burns.
Not enough and the stock wont reduce.
Michelle Becker
That said, it isn’t difficult, and so well worth doing.
Reheat them on the stovetop with a little added butter or in the microwave.
We do not recommend freezing glazed carrots because their texture after defrosting will be mushy and unappealing.
Michelle Becker
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and then add the carrots.
Toss to combine and reduce the heat to medium.
Sprinkle the salt over carrots and toss again.
Michelle Becker
Saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add the sugar and white pepper (if using) and toss to combine.
Cover the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes.
Michelle Becker
Uncover the skillet and increase heat to medium-high.
Toss the carrots once or twice to keep them moving, and cook away most of the liquid.
Turn off the heat and taste.
Add more salt and sugar to taste.
