3 Simple Tricks To Improve Your Roasted Carrots

[@lindahamilton800]

No side-eyes from me! It works great. I figured out the parboiling before roasting after some disappointing trays of roots that tasted "ok" but looked withered rather than roasted. It finally occurred to me to try getting them hydrated before putting them in the oven. A pot of hot water in the oven can help, if they're already looking too dry. And just btw, your videos are excellent: clear presentation, good camera work and editing, and your narration is the winner. Knowledge is lovely, especially if delivered without the hard-sell enthusiasm so common everywhere. Your calm is wonderful. ❤❤❤❤

[@Kenny-f3p]

Same method with honey and thijm is my take ,ps don't throw away the peelings I rinse them then dry and throw in the frier till the float to the top ,a nice crunchy garnish

[@IlseFerreira5]

so thankful for your videos... Not just a time-stretching exercise but real tips ..great will watch them all❤

[@BenGoshawk]

Glad you like them!

[@notold37]

Great tips on getting great carrots, they're the best looking I've seen, thank you Chef, Merry Christmas and happy new year, cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

Will try this. When I dont want to slow down because of oily hands.. I put my veg in a baggie and toss with the oil

[@joeemms5337]

Your channel is flying now buddy! Glad to see it

[@Ivan_1919]

Hi Ben. I only found your channel 2 days ago, that said, I’ve binged every episode. Well filmed, very informative and to the point, zero fluff. Needless to say, I’m now subscribed. Well done Sir.

[@hossenfeffer8383]

Excellent tutorial thank you!

[@juneiris3822]

Thank you🙏these will be definitely be on my Christmas menu this year!!

[@janeelliott6772]

Love this method of roasting carrots and like the science behind cutting them the right way which makes so much difference. Thank you.

[@MrCedarapffel]

I’ll save you eight minutes. He parboils them.

[@majbrat]

Lmao thanx. Moving on after this groundbreaking revelation. 😅

[@kinetic1259]

Thanks, owe you a beer.

[@burkea29]

There goes my hero, he's ordinary

[@syrus3k]

Nice one thank you. Can't stand these over length videos

[@irenemarcus967]

Thank you!

[@knightsofneeech]

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[@somechrisguy]

Just found my new favourite cooking channel. Thank you.

[@Jack-cp5cj]

Been a while since I found a new cooking channel to subscribe to, this is the first video I've watched and can already tell this is gonna be a good one. Thanks and keep it up!

[@Yet_Another_Steve]

These look great. I already cut mine fairly chunky but the other steps are different. Will try this evening.

[@asdisskagen6487]

Hard to believe you only have 20k subscribers; your recipes, instructions, and videography are very well done!

[@BenGoshawk]

Thanks so much!

[@Tr33fiddy]

It's not going to stay like that for long.

[@Robutube1]

Always easily followed and explained - thanks Ben!

[@backwoodscountryboy1600]

I found your KZbin channel in my news feed never heard of you before so I watched the video of roasted potatoes I liked it so much I shared it on the Twitter platform or X and I'm watching this video and so far I like what I'm seeing so I subscribed

[@xeracorocks]

Dip them in starchy water (just mix water with cornstarch) right before the oven, and you will end up with actually crispy carrots. Also air fryer and oil pulverizer will gey you best results.

[@G8tr1522]

interesting.... 🤔

[@_wormlet]

Could one parboil them the previous day and refrigerate them for roasting on the day?

[@dawncommerford-fc3js]

Can't wait to try it !!! Thank you

[@mtm101designs9]

Nicely done! This year I will up my game with roast carrots for Christmas dinner. Also thanks for not using gloves.

[@Fragrantbeard]

Down with gloves! They have their place - turmeric, chiles - but they just freaking promote waste and poorer hygiene.

[@doreenwoodward2938]

Would you suggest the same method for butternut squash?

[@marynorbury-glaser182]

Just subscribed to your channel after watching the Yorkshire pudding recipe (brilliant, BTW) and am now binging your video catalogue! This one is also excellent! Off to the pork belly vid! Thanks SO much, Ben! ❤

[@KyleJamesFrazer]

Thanks so much for this - always struggled with veggies on a roast!

[@elayjayudny9741]

😊 Hi there, Ben, I’ve just discovered your channel and absolutely love it 😊 I’m a big fan of Harold McGee’s food science books and although I’ve been cooking and baking for 70 years I’m always keen to discover new recipes and new techniques - you can teach an old dog new tricks! I also love your clean and tidy and neat appearance - when I see a chef who is scruffy and unkempt with long hair all over the place, I always think, Well, if they can’t be bothered with their personal hygiene and appearance, how likely is it that that they are following food hygiene rules in the kitchen? BTW - I can’t stand Gordon Ramsay because he is always running his hands through his hair while cooking, but loved Gary Rhodes because he gave great recipes and always looked clean and tidy like you. So, thank you - I shall now work my way through your videos. I absolutely love pork belly but have never been able to achieve the perfect crackling - I’ll definitely try your method. Best wishes from a granny in Aberdeenshire. 😋

[@G8tr1522]

weird confession, but okay

[@BarrieMitchell]

I have always roasted them like this. They are great

[@samueloakley4254]

You can pre-boil vegetables better in a microwave. Salt the water very well, not only does it season your vegetables but it lets you cook much hotter

[@G8tr1522]

i don't like to salt the water with carrots bc it takes away their natural sweetness.

[@matthewbannister4665]

With my roast veg, before boiling I like to steep them in stock (usually beef or chicken) for 20-30 mins as well - I guess it has a similar effect to the aromatics. Where do you stand on butter vs oil for coating?

[@LY43537]

I wonder if putting a pan with water in the oven would work the same way with humidity, just like it would when people bake bread...? Or what if you cook them with some water in the pan in the oven, like how some people cook bacon in water on the stovetop?

[@theroseband]

Definitely trying! I do all the wrong steps.

[@kcvinwehoLA]

If you were combining carrots and parsnips, would you still use honey?

[@BenGoshawk]

Yes, a little would be nice. I always think less is more when honey roasting. Rosemary and/or thyme will work great alongside the honey as well.

[@kcvinwehoLA]

Lovely, thank you. I plan to make them for Christmas, and am looking forward to using your tips for a superior result to last year.

[@FeliceBensley]

No side-eyes from me! It works great. I figured out the parboiling before roasting after some disappointing trays of roots that tasted "ok"

[@daves1412]

Fab thank you!

[@moobert7]

How far in advance can these be prepared?

[@smoath]

Them's good carrots

[@maureenyoung2700]

Anyone recognize the turner he is using? Thanking you in sdvance.

[@BrightOne444]

What about using a propane oven? There already is a lot of water that comes off from the propane gas burning, AND living in a very rainy, wet environment…maybe this already is adding enough humidity so don’t need to boil before roasting? Thank you everyone for your insights!

[@Food-Fire-and-Featherboards]

Try tarragon

[@jacoblandfield2526]

That would take me three bags of carrots from my grocer. Their supplier gives them a couple good sized carrots and like 5 little-scragglers.

[@carolbrownleehalbert3593]

Hydrating will prevent wrinkled carrots🥕🥕 ...

[@markmower6507]

I Subscribed. Don't boil my roasted carrots though. Definitely Olive Oil. I think the mistake a lot of people make is using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. For roasting vegetables you want to use regular Olive Oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is best used fresh to top something at the table like Bread and Salad and Salad dressings Vinaigrettes...

[@juliamacauley7062]

Off point but I use a similar technique for sausages . I briefly poach them and cook them in air fryer . They come out pleasingly chubby

[@lornaburgess9762]

Please can you tell us gas heat settings as well as I have a gas oven. Thank You.

[@oookoook3116]

Could google it simply enough…

[@BenGoshawk]

I'll have to google it, and I'm not sure how accurate it'll be. I definitely recommend getting a little in oven thermometer, they're really reliable and not expensive

[@BenGoshawk]

If you're UK based gas mark 6

[@Adecent-exposure]

Brilliant simple explanation no mucking about keep it up Ui will share the content everywhere 👍👍👍

[@TheRealPOTUSDavidByrd]

"... and as you can see, they are still very firm in the center" - seconds later - (carrots plomping onto the baking tray) Bonus points for both the visual and the audio cues my dude, cool video

[@Boris-e5i]

If you dont want to get your hands dirty hahahahahaha wow what caliber of person is afraid of olive oil? Great video i will parboil

[@ryanridley554]

Im sure they are great, but you can't talk about extra washing up when you start your roasting in a pot on the stove.

[@SBuk1]

Stop creating videos Ben, I need to sleep!!!!!

[@Gently225]

Everyone can roast carrots,we are not from outer space 😅😅

[@viennaweiss8470]

Fruity comment

[@icarus-wings]

Where’s the part about prepping them in advance like you said you were going to cover?

[@EssGeeSee]

Yeah but Rachel Greed stole £300 from me so I can’t afford the electric.

[@kinetic1259]

Straight off, the ones on the right look better.

[@malcolmschenot6352]

Good video; horrible intrusive music. I muted most of it and watched the closed captions.

[@arthurlincoln9093]

Life is too short and electricity is too expensive to be roasting carrots.

[@garyphisher7375]

They share the oven with the roast potatoes. Don't waste space - electricity is too expensive...

[@tpower1912]

The timing of this upload is a clue this is for a large Christmas dinner

[@muttley5958]

Happy Christmas to everyone 😃😂

[@jeffreyday4004]

how can a YT video on roasting carrots take 8 minutes?

[@G8tr1522]

bc people have these things called an attention span