Easy Slow Cooker Carrots (Print Version)
Tender carrots slow-cooked with butter, brown sugar, and spices for a flavorful, easy side dish.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
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2 pounds raw carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch diagonal rounds
→ Seasonings
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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 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Peel the carrots, discard ends and peels, then slice into ½-inch thick diagonal rounds.
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Place sliced carrots in the slow cooker. Pour melted butter over them, then sprinkle brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir with a rubber spatula or cooking spoon until carrots are evenly coated.
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Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on high for 1½ to 2 hours or on low for 2½ to 3 hours until carrots are tender and cooked to preference.
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Optionally sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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Cooking times may vary with different slow cookers; adjust accordingly. Doubling the recipe does not require longer cooking but check for tenderness.
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Full-size carrots preferred for optimal flavor, but baby carrots can be used as an alternative.