Description
A vibrant and addictive recipe for pickled carrots that combines sweet honey, spicy heat, and tangy vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh Carrots
- 1 cup Honey
- 1 cup White Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- Red Pepper Flakes to taste
- Fresh Garlic (optional)
- Fresh Herbs like Dill or Thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into sticks or rounds according to preference.
- In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, and honey. Stir in red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat, add minced garlic and herbs, then let the mixture sit for a few minutes.
- Pack the carrot sticks tightly in a sterilized jar. Pour the brine over the carrots until fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and let it cool before refrigerating. Best enjoyed after a day or two.
Notes
The longer they sit, the better they taste. Ensure the jars are properly sterilized.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Pickles
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickled carrots, spicy sweet pickles, canning recipes, healthy snacks