Bob's Steak and Chop House Carrot Recipe
Love those shiny, addictive carrots from Bob's Steak and Chop House? This Bob's Steak and Chop House Carrot Recipe captures the magic.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh carrots peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice about 4 oranges
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water for slurry
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh parsley or mint chopped (garnish)
Instructions
Prep the Carrots Perfectly
- Peel 2 lbs carrots completely. Slice into 1/2-inch thick coins or sticks. Uniform size cooks evenly. Rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. This prevents watery carrots. Set aside while glaze simmers.
Boil Carrots Fork-Tender
- Fill large pot with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to rolling boil. Add sliced carrots. Boil 7-9 minutes until fork pierces easily but still crisp. Drain immediately.
- Rinse under cold water 30 seconds. Stops cooking process perfectly.
Start Citrus Glaze Base
- In medium saucepan, combine orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and 2 tablespoons butter. Heat over medium flame. Stir until sugar dissolves completely. Bring to gentle simmer. Bubbles form around edges. Smells like orange candy dreams.
Thicken to Glossy Perfection
- Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir into smooth slurry. Pour into simmering glaze slowly. Whisk constantly 2-3 minutes. Glaze thickens to syrupy shine coating back of spoon. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and 1 tablespoon butter.
Glaze and Warm Carrots
- Add drained carrots to glossy glaze. Toss gently to coat every piece. Return to low heat. Warm 4-5 minutes. Carrots absorb sweet citrus flavor. Glaze clings beautifully. Spoon into serving dish. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot!
Notes
- Fresh-squeezed orange juice makes huge flavor difference.
- Cut carrots same size for even cooking always.
- Don't skip cornstarch – creates signature steakhouse shine.
- Add pinch nutmeg for deeper spice layer.
- Make vegan: coconut oil + maple syrup swap.
- Double recipe for holidays – disappears fast.
- Chill extra glaze for pancake syrup bonus.