Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Glazed Carrots

Ingredients:
6 carrots, peeled and sliced on a bias 1/4 in. thick
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter. cut into 4 pieces
2 tsps. juice from 1 lemon
black pepper

Directions:
-In a 12 in. skillet bring carrots, salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and chicken broth to a boil covered over medium-high heat.
-Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stir occasionally until carrots are almost tender when poked with tip of a knife. About 5 minutes.
-Uncover, increase to high heat and simmer reapidly, stir occasionally until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons. About 1 -2 minutes.
-Add butter and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar to skillet, toss carrots to coat and cook, about 3 minutes till tender and glaze is light gold.
-Take off heat, add lemon juice, season with pepper.

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