The sacrum is a very strong bone that supports the weight of the upper body as it is spread across the pelvis and into the legs.
1 Place carrots on a baking sheet and lightly coat with vegetable oil. Season the carrots with salt and pepper to taste. 2  Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes until carrots are tender-crisp and lightly browned.  Serve while hot.
How to Cook Carrots on the Stove. Cook 1 pound carrots, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water until crisp-tender: 1  7 to 9 minutes for 1/4-inch slices. 2  4 to 6 minutes for strips.