Quick Pickled Carrots
Quick pickled carrots are a crunchy, tangy snack or topping made by brining carrot sticks in a spiced vinegar mixture. They are easy to make and packed with bold flavor.
Servings: 8 people
Equipment
- Saucepan Medium
- 4 Mason Jars 16-Ounce
Ingredients
- 1 ½ to 2 Pounds whole carrots about 10 large carrots, ends trimmed, peeled and cut into sticks
- 12 to 16 Cloves garlic fresh, quartered
- 2 ½ Cups white vinegar
- 4 Teaspoons black peppercorns
- 2 Teaspoons coriander seeds
- 2 Teaspoons mustard seeds
- 4 Cups water
- 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Divide the carrot sticks vertically between 4 x 16-ounce mason jars with 3 or 4 chopped whole garlic cloves per jar.
- To a medium saucepan, add the vinegar, peppercorns, coriander seed, mustard seed, water, sugar, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over a medium to medium-high heat, then continue boiling for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the brine cool for about 10 minutes. Note: carefully pouring the liquid into a new heat-resistant bowl will help it cool quicker (optional).
- Using a ladle, evenly divide the brine between each jar until the carrots are covered.
- Allow to sit uncovered for 5 minutes, then cover tightly and let cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 48 hours before serving.
Notes
Cut to size: Slice carrots to about 3 inches so they fit standing upright in jars.
Watch thickness: Thinner cuts absorb flavor more quickly than thick chunks.
Use fresh garlic: Larger cloves should be quartered for even distribution.
Boil the spices: Heating spices in the brine releases their full flavor potential.
Watch thickness: Thinner cuts absorb flavor more quickly than thick chunks.
Use fresh garlic: Larger cloves should be quartered for even distribution.
Boil the spices: Heating spices in the brine releases their full flavor potential.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1753mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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