What's the trick to great tasting carrot recipes?
No matter what size, shape or color, the best tasting carrots are super fresh. We always suggest getting them from the farmer's market or a fresh produce store. Carrots that have been processed – like “baby carrots” are actually full sized carrots that have been sent through machines that grind them down to tiny sizes. That's why they are peeled. Then they are washed and packaged in water. This washes out the natural flavor of the carrot.
Cast Iron Pans Make Better Caramelized Carrots
I LOVE my cast iron pans. I know that the food won't stick, no matter how sticky the ingredients can be. So for this recipe, that calls for honey or maple syrup if you are using the vegan version, you want a pan that can hold up in sticky situations.
Cleaning your cast iron pans is easy. But never use soap in your pans or put them in the dishwasher, you'll ruin them.