Description
Hot Honey Pickled Carrots are a vibrant and flavorful addition to any meal, offering a delightful combination of sweet and spicy that elevates your culinary experience. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, these pickled carrots transform a simple vegetable into a zesty snack or side dish. Their striking color and crunchy texture make them an eye-catching accompaniment on any table. Whether served in tacos, added to salads, or enjoyed straight from the jar, these pickled carrots promise to impress your family and friends with their unique taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and smashed garlic cloves. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the carrot sticks to the saucepan and stir well to coat them in the pickling liquid.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the carrots along with the liquid into a jar or airtight container, ensuring all carrot sticks are submerged.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose firm, fresh carrots for optimal crunch. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your preferred spice level. Experiment with different vinegars for unique flavor variations.