Boiled Carrots

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Carrots, scraped and cleaned (About 6-8 medium carrots)
• 8 cups Water (Enough to cover carrots)
• 1 tablespoon Salt (For boiling water)

Instructions

1. 1Scrape the carrots with a vegetable peeler or knife to remove the outer skin. Wash thoroughly under cold running water and clean them well. If using large carrots, cut them into uniform pieces about 2-3 inches long for even cooking.
2. 2Fill a large pot with water and add the salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
3. 3Add the prepared carrots to the boiling water. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook for 15-25 minutes for mature carrots (or 10-15 minutes for very young, tender carrots) until they are tender when pierced with a fork but not mushy.
4. 4Drain the carrots in a colander and transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately, plain or with butter if desired.