Orange-Glazed Carrots with Bacon

1. 1

   Cut tops off carrots.

2. 2

   Coarsely chop enough tops to measure 2 Tbsp.

3. 3

   ; reserve for later use.

4. 4

   Peel carrots; cook in boiling water in Dutch oven 5 to 10 min.

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   or until crisp-tender.

6. 6

   Drain carrots, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

7. 7

   Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp.

8. 8

   Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.

9. 9

   Discard all but 2 Tbsp.

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    drippings.

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    Wipe skillet with paper towel.

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    Bring reserved cooking water and orange juice just to boil in same skillet.

13. 13

    Add dry gelatin mix; stir 2 min.

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    until completely dissolved.

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    Add reserved bacon drippings and carrots; cook 2 to 3 min.

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    or until carrots are glazed and tender, stirring frequently.

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    Stir in orange zest.

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    Transfer carrots and sauce to platter.

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    Crumble bacon; sprinkle over carrots.

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    Sprinkle with chopped carrot tops.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.