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Saturday, May 18, 2013

SAUTEED CARROTS with RASPBERRY VINEGAR

After we discovered, and began making, raspberry vinegar, we tried it in everything! This recipe is one we have come back to time after time. The sweet-tart finish on the carrots makes a good side dish for grilled meats.

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound carrots, julienne or diagonally sliced
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons Raspberry Vinegar *
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons cold water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or chives {for garnish}

Melt the butter in a non-corrosive saucepan. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft but not brown. Add the carrots and toss to coat. Add the stock, cover, and cook 10-15 minutes until the carrots are tender but crisp. Add the sugar, salt, and raspberry vinegar {amount dependent on vinegar's strength and fruitiness}. Cook 2-3 minutes. Add the dissolved cornstarch and cook until the vegetables are glazed. Garnish with the parsley or chives.
Serves 4.

* RASPBERRY VINEGAR
   
   2 cups white wine vinegar
   3 tablespoons sugar {more if your berries are especially tart}
   3/4 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
Bring the vinegar to a boil and add the sugar. Reduce the heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer 5 minutes.
Place the berries in a glass jar and add the hot vinegar. When cool, cover with cheesecloth and let stand 48 hours to season. Strain, bottle, and store in a cool place. Use whenever a sweet-sour taste is desired.

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