I recently received a box of products from Holland House to review that included several different flavors of their vinegars.
As soon as I saw the bottle of balsamic vinegar I knew I wanted to make a vegetable dish with it. Balsamic vinegar is an easy way to add another layer of flavor to vegetables. It pairs perfectly with things like asparagus, green beans, carrots, and many other vegetables.
My favorite way to cook vegetables is to roast them, but I wanted to try something a little different this time.
I also wanted to come up with something that would work well for the holidays. Oven space is always at a premium during the holidays, so I decided to try a version of glazed carrots in my slow cooker.
I put together a basic balsamic glaze and mixed it with the carrots and let them cook for a few hours.
These carrots smelled so good while they were cooking. I even broke my rule of not taking the lid off the crockpot in order to sneak a few while they were cooking. They really were that good.
My whole family enjoyed these carrots and these would make a perfect side dish to any holiday meal.
What side dishes will you be serving for Thanksgiving?
Slow Cooked Balsamic Glazed Carrots
- 1 pound baby carrots ( you could also use regular carrots that have been peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Holland House Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Combine all ingredients and place in a slow cooker. Turn on low and cook for 3-4 hours. (The cooking time will very depending on how you like your carrots cooked)
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I was provided with Holland House products to review and was compensated for my time and ingredients to write this post. However my thoughts and opinions are my own.
I love to cook and bake, and my family loves to eat. Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures is all about sharing my love of cooking, recipes, tips, and ideas of how I combine this cooking passion with a busy life. [
I am SO trying this! I love balsamic vinegar.
@Jeff M. Miller, These would be good roasted in the oven with the same basic glaze also. I am going to try them like that next.
Oh… these look delicious! I bet the sweetness of the carrot is complimented wonderfully by the balsamic vinegar. I’m definitely going to be giving these a try soon 🙂
I have a bottle of that vinegar in my cupboard right now and carrots in the crisper… I think I’ll have to try it!!
YUM!! These looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it out!
Ohhhh…I’m so going to be making these in the near future … I’ve got 4 bottles of balsamic vinear in the pantry (ranging from the cheap stuff to the thick expensive stuff) … I just need to scrounge up an onion …. oh wait, I have some in the freezer! AND it’s a crockpot dish! Thanks Lynn!