Ginger Lime Carrots

These fresh-tasting carrots will become a family favorite. Pair them with a baked ham or a pork roast.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 pounds carrots, pared and sliced
3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat carrots, water and salt in large saucepan to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain, return carrots to saucepan.
2. In small saucepan over low heat, heat and stir butter, honey, lime juice, zest and gingerroot until butter is melted and mixture blended.
3. Pour butter mixture over carrots; stir gently over low heat until carrots are glazed, about 2 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.