Glazed Carrots

Based on Food Lab Science recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds of large carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • kosher salt
  • 1 teapoon lemon juice
  • black pepper

Preparation

  • Toss the carrots with cornstarch until no clumps of starch remain.
  • Add stock, butter, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce to simmer and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes
  • Increase the heat high and boil until the sauce is a shiny glaze.
  • Remove from heat, add the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of salt and