Carrots and Pearl Onions

By á-2421

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• ½ pound fresh pearl onions
• 1 T butter
• 1 ½ tsp sugar, divided
• 1 pound carrots cut into ¼ inch slices
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add onions, boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel. In the same pan, cook onions in butter and ¾ tsp sugar over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the carrots, bacon, broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Uncover; return to boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Discard bay leaf. Serve with slotted spoon.