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How to Cut Carrots for Even Cooking

  • Gingery Sautéed Carrots

By Fine Cooking Editors, editor

September 2nd, 2009 in Blogs

by Susie Middleton

Carrots need to be cut in consistent widths to cook evenly. Here’s the method we use:

Cut peeled carrots into 2-inch lengths and then halve each piece lengthwise. Lay them cut side down on the cutting board and slice lengthwise about 3/8 inch thick.

From Fine Cooking issue #101, p. 86


Try this method out on the following recipes:

Pomegranate-Balsamic-Glazed Carrots   Gingery Sautéed Carrots
Pomegranate-Balsamic-Glazed Carrots   Gingery Sautéed Carrots
     
Roasted Winter Vegetables with a Maple-Ginger Glaze   Braised Carrots & Shallots
Roasted Winter Vegetables with a Maple-Ginger Glaze   Braised Carrots & Shallots

Photos: Scott Philliips

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