Description
A simple and flavorful recipe to make quick pickled carrots with a tangy, slightly sweet, and spicy brine. Perfect as a crunchy snack, salad addition, or sandwich topping, these pickled carrots combine fresh ginger, garlic, and peppercorns for a refreshing and vibrant taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickling Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into desired shape
- 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
Brine
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the jars and spices: Place a slice of ginger, a clove of garlic, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a few black peppercorns at the bottom of each mason jar to infuse flavor into the pickling brine.
- Prepare the carrots: Peel and cut the carrots into your preferred shape, such as sticks or rounds, then place them evenly into the prepared jars over the spices.
- Make the brine: In a small saucepan, combine water, apple cider vinegar, honey, and kosher salt. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring to fully dissolve the honey and salt, ensuring a balanced flavor.
- Pour the brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the carrots in each jar, making sure the carrots are completely submerged to promote proper pickling. Distribute spices evenly among jars for consistent taste.
- Cool and store: Let the jars cool to room temperature, then screw on the lids tightly. Place the sealed jars in the refrigerator for cold pickling.
- Let flavors develop: Allow the carrots to sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before consuming to develop their full tangy, spicy, and sweet flavor profile. Use as a snack, salad addition, or sandwich topping.
Notes
- Ensure carrots are fully submerged in the brine to avoid spoilage.
- Use clean, sterilized jars to extend shelf life.
- Adjust honey for sweetness or red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Pickled carrots can be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
- Experiment with added spices like mustard seeds or dill for varied flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pickled carrots, quick pickles, refrigerator pickles, carrot recipe, tangy pickled vegetables, spicy pickled carrots, easy pickling
