Description
Crunchy and vibrant, these Hot Honey Pickled Carrots offer a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, perfect as a side dish or topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Combine water, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, crushed garlic, and black peppercorns in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Slice your carrots into thin, even disks or sticks.
- Transfer the sliced carrots into a clean jar, packing them snugly.
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the carrots, ensuring they are submerged.
- Secure the lid tightly and allow the jar to cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate once cooled and let them sit for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
For best flavor, prepare these a few days in advance. They will last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickled carrots, hot honey, easy pickles, vegetarian side dish, flavorful toppings