Cooking Classics: Ginger-Lemon Glazed Carrots

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The Technique

Ginger-Lemon Glazed Carrots

Glazed carrots have long been a side dish favorite & everyone should know the proper method for which to prepare them. They pair beautifully with main dish entrees such as Fresh Herb Flank Steak, Grilled Chicken or pork tenderloin & sides including Sautéed Spinach, Classic Mashed Potatoes & more. Ginger-Lemon Glazed Carrots rely on a two part boiling technique not only to cook the carrots but to create the delicious glaze. Learn how to make a culinary staple perfect for weeknight meals & entertaining in your very own kitchen.

Ginger-Lemon Glazed Carrots 
makes 4 servings

1 lb carrots, scraped, trimmed & sliced
2 1/2 cups water
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper

Bring the carrots & the water to a boil over Medium-High heat in 3-quart saucepan. Cook 8 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return the carrots to the pan & add the butter, the brown sugar, the lemon juice, the ginger & the salt. Bring the ingredients to a boil over Medium heat & cook 2 minutes or until the mixture reduces & coats the carrots. Sprinkle with a smattering of freshly ground pepper. 

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How To Make Glazed Carrots

Glazed carrots are a simple notion that offer bright color & bold flavor to plates. Use a vegetable peeler to scrape them, then slice with a freshly sharpened chef knife. Measure all of the ingredients before any cooking begins. A wooden spoon is the perfect utensil to use to coat the carrots in the glaze as they cook.

 The Technique

A few pieces of equipment will be necessary in order to complete the task. Read through the recipe before beginning. Here’s what you should know.
 

No. 1

Bring the carrots & the water to a boil over Medium-High heat in 3-quart saucepan. Cook 8 minutes or until tender. Drain. 

No. 2

Return the carrots to the pan & add the butter, the brown sugar, the lemon juice, the ginger & the salt. 
 

No. 3

Bring the ingredients to a boil over Medium heat & cook 2 minutes or until the mixture reduces & coats the carrots. 
 

No. 4

Sprinkle with a smattering of freshly ground pepper.

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