Easy Slow Cooker Carrots (Printer-Friendly)
Tender carrots cooked slowly with butter, brown sugar, and spices for a flavorful, easy side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
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2 lbs raw carrots, peeled and sliced into ½ inch thick rounds
→ Seasonings and Fats
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2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
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¾ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
→ Garnish
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Optional: dried or fresh chopped parsley
# Steps to Follow:
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Peel carrots and slice into ½ inch thick rounds, discarding ends and peels.
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Transfer sliced carrots to slow cooker. Pour melted butter over carrots and sprinkle brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly. Stir until carrots are thoroughly coated.
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Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 1½ to 2 hours or on low for 2½ to 3 hours until carrots are tender.
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Optional: sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Cooking times may vary by slow cooker model; check tenderness before serving.
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Recipe can be doubled without increasing cook time significantly.
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Full-size carrots preferred for best flavor, though baby carrots may be used.