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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Whipping Up Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots === | === Whipping Up Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots === | ||
| − | #Grease the slow cooker. To ensure that the glazed carrots don’t stick to your slow cooker, it’s important to grease it. Spray the interior with a nonstick cooking spray before preparing the carrots.<ref>https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/slow-cooker-brown-sugared-baby-carrots/e61f6aac-0a1e-4fd3-a015-7f3e925609d4</ref> | + | #Grease the slow cooker. To ensure that the glazed carrots don’t stick to your slow cooker, it’s important to grease it. Spray the interior with a nonstick cooking spray before preparing the carrots.<ref name="rf1">https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/slow-cooker-brown-sugared-baby-carrots/e61f6aac-0a1e-4fd3-a015-7f3e925609d4</ref> |
#*For the brown sugar glazed carrots, you should use a slow cooker that holds at least 3 ½ quarts (3.3 l). | #*For the brown sugar glazed carrots, you should use a slow cooker that holds at least 3 ½ quarts (3.3 l). | ||
#*You can use a slow cooker liner if you don’t want to grease the slow cooker. | #*You can use a slow cooker liner if you don’t want to grease the slow cooker. | ||
| − | #Combine the carrots, salt, brown, sugar, and butter in the slow cooker. Once the slow cooker is greased, add 32 ounces (950 g) of ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots to it. Next, sprinkle ½ teaspoon (3 g) of salt, ½ cup (100 g) of packed brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter that’s been cut into pieces over the carrots.<ref | + | #Combine the carrots, salt, brown, sugar, and butter in the slow cooker. Once the slow cooker is greased, add 32 ounces (950 g) of ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots to it. Next, sprinkle ½ teaspoon (3 g) of salt, ½ cup (100 g) of packed brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter that’s been cut into pieces over the carrots.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*You don’t need to mix the ingredients together. They will blend as they cook. | #*You don’t need to mix the ingredients together. They will blend as they cook. | ||
| − | #Cook the mixture on high for 4 to 5 hours. When all of the ingredients are in the slow cooker, cover it. Allow the carrots to cook on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until they are as tender as you’d like.<ref | + | #Cook the mixture on high for 4 to 5 hours. When all of the ingredients are in the slow cooker, cover it. Allow the carrots to cook on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until they are as tender as you’d like.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Stir the carrots after two hours to ensure that they’re cooking evenly. | #*Stir the carrots after two hours to ensure that they’re cooking evenly. | ||
| − | #Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and garnish them with the parsley. Once the carrots are tender, use a spoon to place them in a serving bowl. Season them with additional salt and pepper if you like, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon (4 g) of chopped fresh parsley over them before serving.<ref | + | #Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and garnish them with the parsley. Once the carrots are tender, use a spoon to place them in a serving bowl. Season them with additional salt and pepper if you like, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon (4 g) of chopped fresh parsley over them before serving.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*If there is any sauce left behind in the slow cooker when you take out the carrots, you can spoon it over them in the serving dish. | #*If there is any sauce left behind in the slow cooker when you take out the carrots, you can spoon it over them in the serving dish. | ||
=== Preparing Cinnamon Sugar Glazed Carrots === | === Preparing Cinnamon Sugar Glazed Carrots === | ||
| − | #Grease the slow cooker. To keep the carrots from sticking to the slow cooker, you must grease it. Use a nonstick cooking spray to coat the interior before adding the ingredients.<ref>https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/salads-sides/slow-cooker-cinnamon-sugar-glazed-carrots</ref> | + | #Grease the slow cooker. To keep the carrots from sticking to the slow cooker, you must grease it. Use a nonstick cooking spray to coat the interior before adding the ingredients.<ref name="rf2">https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/salads-sides/slow-cooker-cinnamon-sugar-glazed-carrots</ref> |
#*Be sure to use a slow cooker that holds at least 4 quarts (3.8 l). | #*Be sure to use a slow cooker that holds at least 4 quarts (3.8 l). | ||
#*You can use a slow cooker liner instead of greasing the slow cooker if you prefer. | #*You can use a slow cooker liner instead of greasing the slow cooker if you prefer. | ||
| − | #Toss the carrots with the melted butter. When the slow cooker is greased, add 2 pounds (900 g) of ready-to-eat baby carrots and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of melted butter. Toss the two together so the carrots are completely coated.<ref | + | #Toss the carrots with the melted butter. When the slow cooker is greased, add 2 pounds (900 g) of ready-to-eat baby carrots and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of melted butter. Toss the two together so the carrots are completely coated.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Cook the carrots on high until they’re tender. Once the carrots and butter are mixed, cover the slow cooker. Allow the carrots to cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, or until they are tender.<ref | + | #Cook the carrots on high until they’re tender. Once the carrots and butter are mixed, cover the slow cooker. Allow the carrots to cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, or until they are tender.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Halfway through cooking, it’s a good idea to stir the carrots to ensure that they’re heating evenly. | #*Halfway through cooking, it’s a good idea to stir the carrots to ensure that they’re heating evenly. | ||
| − | #Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. While the carrots are cooking, add ½ cup (100 g) of firmly packed brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons (3 g) of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon (1 g) of ground ginger, and ½ teaspoon (3 g) of salt to a small bowl. Stir well to ensure that the ingredients are fully mixed and set aside for the moment.<ref | + | #Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. While the carrots are cooking, add ½ cup (100 g) of firmly packed brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons (3 g) of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon (1 g) of ground ginger, and ½ teaspoon (3 g) of salt to a small bowl. Stir well to ensure that the ingredients are fully mixed and set aside for the moment.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Add the cinnamon mixture to the carrots and toss to combine. When the carrots are almost finished cooking, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over them in the slow cooker. Stir the mixture well to ensure that the carrots are fully coated.<ref | + | #Add the cinnamon mixture to the carrots and toss to combine. When the carrots are almost finished cooking, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over them in the slow cooker. Stir the mixture well to ensure that the carrots are fully coated.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*You should add the cinnamon sugar mixture to the carrots just before you’re ready to serve them. | #*You should add the cinnamon sugar mixture to the carrots just before you’re ready to serve them. | ||
| − | #Transfer the carrots to a dish and serve. Once the carrots have been tossed with the cinnamon sugar mixture, use a spoon to place them in a serving dish or bowl. Spoon any sauce that may be remaining in the slow over over them and serve the carrots while still warm.<ref | + | #Transfer the carrots to a dish and serve. Once the carrots have been tossed with the cinnamon sugar mixture, use a spoon to place them in a serving dish or bowl. Spoon any sauce that may be remaining in the slow over over them and serve the carrots while still warm.<ref name="rf2" /> |
=== Fixing Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots === | === Fixing Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots === | ||
| − | #Grease the slow cooker. To prevent the carrots from sticking, you should grease the slow cooker. Spray a nonstick cooking spray to the interior before you add the carrots and other ingredients.<ref>http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/11/honey-glazed-carrots-in-the-slow-cooker/</ref> | + | #Grease the slow cooker. To prevent the carrots from sticking, you should grease the slow cooker. Spray a nonstick cooking spray to the interior before you add the carrots and other ingredients.<ref name="rf3">http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/11/honey-glazed-carrots-in-the-slow-cooker/</ref> |
#*For this recipe, you should use a slow cooker that holds at least 2 quarts (1.9 l). | #*For this recipe, you should use a slow cooker that holds at least 2 quarts (1.9 l). | ||
| − | #Combine the carrots, butter, and honey. After you’ve greased the slow cooker, add 1 pound (450 g) of carrots that have been cleaned and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter to it. Next, drizzle 2 tablespoons (43 g) of honey over the carrots.<ref | + | #Combine the carrots, butter, and honey. After you’ve greased the slow cooker, add 1 pound (450 g) of carrots that have been cleaned and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter to it. Next, drizzle 2 tablespoons (43 g) of honey over the carrots.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*You don’t have to stir the ingredients together. They will combine as they cook. | #*You don’t have to stir the ingredients together. They will combine as they cook. | ||
| − | #Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Once you’ve added the carrots, butter, and honey to the slow cooker, add some salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the seasonings as evenly as possible over over the carrot mixture.<ref | + | #Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Once you’ve added the carrots, butter, and honey to the slow cooker, add some salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the seasonings as evenly as possible over over the carrot mixture.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*If you like, you can add in other spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg. | #*If you like, you can add in other spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg. | ||
| − | #Cook the mixture for 3 hours. When all of the ingredients are mixed, cover the slow cooker. Let the carrots cook on high for 3 hours or until they are as tender as you’d like.<ref | + | #Cook the mixture for 3 hours. When all of the ingredients are mixed, cover the slow cooker. Let the carrots cook on high for 3 hours or until they are as tender as you’d like.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*You may want to stir the carrot mixture every so often while they’re cooking to ensure that they heat evenly. | #*You may want to stir the carrot mixture every so often while they’re cooking to ensure that they heat evenly. | ||
| − | #Spoon the carrots into a bowl and serve. When the carrots are finished cooking, transfer them to a serving dish or bowl. Serve them alongside your favorite main course while they’re still warm.<ref | + | #Spoon the carrots into a bowl and serve. When the carrots are finished cooking, transfer them to a serving dish or bowl. Serve them alongside your favorite main course while they’re still warm.<ref name="rf3" /> |
=== Putting Together Slow Cooker Orange Glazed Carrots === | === Putting Together Slow Cooker Orange Glazed Carrots === | ||
| − | #Combine the butter, honey, orange juice, zest, ginger, and salt. Add 3 tablespoons (43 g) of melted butter, ¼ cup (85 g) of honey, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon (6 g) of orange zest, ½ teaspoon (1 g) of ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon (1 g) of salt to the slow cooker. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re fully combined.<ref>http://lifemadesweeter.com/2017/01/slow-cooker-orange-glazed-carrots/</ref> | + | #Combine the butter, honey, orange juice, zest, ginger, and salt. Add 3 tablespoons (43 g) of melted butter, ¼ cup (85 g) of honey, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon (6 g) of orange zest, ½ teaspoon (1 g) of ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon (1 g) of salt to the slow cooker. Whisk the ingredients together until they’re fully combined.<ref name="rf4">http://lifemadesweeter.com/2017/01/slow-cooker-orange-glazed-carrots/</ref> |
#*If you like, you can mix the glaze the day before and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make the carrots. | #*If you like, you can mix the glaze the day before and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make the carrots. | ||
| − | #Add the carrots and toss well. Once the glaze is mixed, add 3 pounds (1350 g) of carrots that have been peeled and sliced into ¼ inch (6-mm) rounds to the slow cooker. Stir them into the glaze so they’re fully coated.<ref | + | #Add the carrots and toss well. Once the glaze is mixed, add 3 pounds (1350 g) of carrots that have been peeled and sliced into ¼ inch (6-mm) rounds to the slow cooker. Stir them into the glaze so they’re fully coated.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*You can peel and cut the carrots the day before, and store them in the refrigerator in zip-top plastic bags. | #*You can peel and cut the carrots the day before, and store them in the refrigerator in zip-top plastic bags. | ||
| − | #Cook the carrots until they are tender. When the carrots and glaze are mixed, cover the slow cook. Allow the carrots to cook on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, or until they are tender.<ref | + | #Cook the carrots until they are tender. When the carrots and glaze are mixed, cover the slow cook. Allow the carrots to cook on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, or until they are tender.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*Stir the carrots halfway through the cooking process to ensure that they’re heating evenly. | #*Stir the carrots halfway through the cooking process to ensure that they’re heating evenly. | ||
#*If you prefer, you can cook the carrots on low heat for 4 to 6 hours. | #*If you prefer, you can cook the carrots on low heat for 4 to 6 hours. | ||
| − | #Transfer the carrots to a dish and serve warm. When the carrots are finished cooking, remove them from the slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Transfer them to a bowl, and serve while they’re still warm.<ref | + | #Transfer the carrots to a dish and serve warm. When the carrots are finished cooking, remove them from the slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Transfer them to a bowl, and serve while they’re still warm.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*If you like, you can garnish the carrots with chopped, fresh parsley. | #*If you like, you can garnish the carrots with chopped, fresh parsley. | ||
=== Making Slow Cooker Pineapple Glazed Carrots === | === Making Slow Cooker Pineapple Glazed Carrots === | ||
| − | #Combine the pineapple with juice, sugar, vinegar, salt, and cornstarch. Add a 19 fluid ounce (540 ml) can of pineapple tidbits with juice, ½ cup (100 g) of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of balsamic vinegar, ¾ teaspoon (4 g) of salt, and 2 tablespoons (16 g) of cornstarch to a medium bowl. Stir the ingredients together until they’re fully combined.<ref>http://www.thereciperebel.com/slow-cooker-pineapple-glazed-carrots/</ref> | + | #Combine the pineapple with juice, sugar, vinegar, salt, and cornstarch. Add a 19 fluid ounce (540 ml) can of pineapple tidbits with juice, ½ cup (100 g) of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of balsamic vinegar, ¾ teaspoon (4 g) of salt, and 2 tablespoons (16 g) of cornstarch to a medium bowl. Stir the ingredients together until they’re fully combined.<ref name="rf5">http://www.thereciperebel.com/slow-cooker-pineapple-glazed-carrots/</ref> |
| − | #Add the carrots to the slow cooker and stir in the pineapple mixture. After you’ve mixed the glaze, add 2 pounds (900 g) of carrots that have been peeled and sliced into coins to a slow cooker. Next, pour the pineapple mixture over them and stir well so the carrots are fully coated.<ref | + | #Add the carrots to the slow cooker and stir in the pineapple mixture. After you’ve mixed the glaze, add 2 pounds (900 g) of carrots that have been peeled and sliced into coins to a slow cooker. Next, pour the pineapple mixture over them and stir well so the carrots are fully coated.<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*You should use a slow cooker that holds at least 2 ½ quarts (2.4 l). | #*You should use a slow cooker that holds at least 2 ½ quarts (2.4 l). | ||
| − | #Cook the carrots until they are tender. When the carrots and pineapple glaze are mixed, cover the slow cooker. Let the carrots cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours or until they are as tender as you’d like.<ref | + | #Cook the carrots until they are tender. When the carrots and pineapple glaze are mixed, cover the slow cooker. Let the carrots cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours or until they are as tender as you’d like.<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*If you prefer, you can cook the carrots on low heat for 5 to 6 hours. | #*If you prefer, you can cook the carrots on low heat for 5 to 6 hours. | ||
| − | #Serve the carrots while they’re still warm. Once the carrots are finished cooking, transfer them to a serving bowl. Spoon any sauce remaining in the slow cooker over them, and serve while they are still warm.<ref | + | #Serve the carrots while they’re still warm. Once the carrots are finished cooking, transfer them to a serving bowl. Spoon any sauce remaining in the slow cooker over them, and serve while they are still warm.<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*Chopped fresh parsley makes an ideal garnish for the carrots. | #*Chopped fresh parsley makes an ideal garnish for the carrots. | ||
== Things You’ll Need == | == Things You’ll Need == | ||
