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