About Burnt Carrots

A cooking blog by a decidedly unprofessional chef. I'm on a journey to master cooking and some day visit the farmer's market without the crutch of a shopping list.
Pork
No Bean Chili Recipe

No Bean Chili Recipe

Today’s post is a little off course from my current culinary focus of stocks and chowders, but a necessity. Jackson’s winter weather attack is in full force and I’m bundled in two layers of sweatpants, a purple winter hat, and fleece.  Making a no bean chili recipe is more about survival.  And besides, Chilis are...
Cabbage Casserole Recipe

Cabbage Casserole Recipe

I think we’ve established that I’m a tad odd. Or at least at this point I think you’ve gathered that. And my taste buds are even stranger. For dinner, I could eat a head of cauliflower (plain), a massive kale salad, or raw brussel sprouts. Although, as I type this I’m munching on a brown...
Fig Jam Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Fig Jam Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Pork and I have a troubled past.  A few years ago, we even parted ways.  Since I was the child that greedily hovered over the bacon Sunday morning, this news sent shock waves through my family and friends. My love for pork is strong. Strong enough that after watching “Food Inc”, I knew I had...
Pork Tenderloin Brown Sugar Orange Rub

Pork Tenderloin Brown Sugar Orange Rub

Home cooks seem to fall into two categories: those who embrace high heat and those who prefer to keep the burners around medium. Me? I’ve been on both sides. You see, I started out firmly in the high heat camp. I’d gladly crank things up to sear a steak or us a wok.  This seemed...
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