Using a sous vide immersion cooker, these gently sweetened and buttery carrots are prepared to perfection. Because you boil the carrots in their own juices, the flavor is significantly more intense even though it takes longer than other techniques. They are finished under the broiler for added sweetness and caramelization. For a more rustic appearance, I like to use baby carrots that are offered in bunches with the green tips still on them. I clip the greens off and lightly scrub the carrots.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 1 hr 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 1 hr 15 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 8 small carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and place a sous vide immersion cooker into the water. Set temperature to 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Scrub carrots under cold water and dry thoroughly. Place carrots in a single layer inside a large vacuum bag, along with cubed butter, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and chili powder. Seal the bag using a vacuum sealer, stopping the sealer early, if necessary, so liquid doesn’t escape from the bag.
- Place bag into the water and set timer for 60 minutes. If any air remains in the bag, you will need to weigh the bag down with a heavy object to ensure it is fully submerged at all times.
- Preheat oven broiler and set rack 4 inches from heat source.
- When sous vide timer is up, cut the bag open and transfer carrots to an oven-safe dish, along with 3 tablespoons of liquid from the bag.
- Set under the broiler for 2 minutes. Toss carrots and broil for 1 more minute. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish, spooning any remaining juices over top of the carrots. Top with parsley and additional salt, if desired.
- If your carrots are larger, cut them lengthwise into 1-inch pieces, or increase the cook time. Carrots are done when they bend easily.
- If you do not have a vacuum sealer, you may use a large plastic resealable bag. To use the water displacement method to seal a plastic resealable bag, slowly lower the bag into the water, letting the water pressure force the air out of the bag, then seal closed. Halfway through cooking, move carrots around in the bag so they cook evenly.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 109 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Sodium | 403 mg |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |