Are you tired of bland, boring vegetable side dishes that nobody wants to eat? Get ready to revolutionize your dinner table with these incredibly easy, melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Baby Carrots! In just four simple hours, you'll transform ordinary carrots into a caramelized, buttery masterpiece that will have your family and guests asking for seconds. This foolproof recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, making it the ultimate side dish for busy home cooks who refuse to compromise on taste.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure your slow cooker is clean and ready for use.
- Rinse baby carrots thoroughly under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Place the baby carrots into the slow cooker, spreading them evenly across the bottom of the cooking vessel.
- Cut butter into small pieces and distribute them evenly over the top of the carrots.
- Sprinkle brown sugar uniformly across the carrots to ensure balanced sweetness.
- Season the carrots with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set the temperature to low heat setting.
- Cook the carrots for approximately 4 hours, allowing them to become tender and caramelized.
- Gently stir the carrots halfway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution and coating.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the carrots and transfer to a serving dish.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot as a delicious side dish.
Tips
- Choose fresh, high-quality baby carrots for the best texture and flavor.
- Cut butter into small pieces to ensure even distribution and better caramelization.
- Use low heat setting to allow carrots to become tender without burning.
- Stir carrots halfway through cooking to promote even cooking and flavor coating.
- Don't overcrowd the slow cooker - spread carrots in a single layer for optimal results.
- Adjust seasoning at the end of cooking to suit your taste preferences.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Let carrots rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow flavors to settle.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 70kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 10mg
