Description
Hot Honey Pickled Carrots are a vibrant and flavorful addition to your kitchen that balances sweetness and spice. This easy-to-make recipe combines crunchy carrots with a tangy honey and apple cider vinegar brine, infused with red pepper flakes for a delightful kick. Perfect for snacking, enhancing salads, or serving alongside grilled meats, these pickled carrots add a pop of color and flavor to any dish. Their long shelf life in the fridge means you can enjoy them over time, making them not just delicious but also practical for meal prep. Elevate your meals with these sweet and spicy carrot delights!
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots by peeling and cutting them into uniform sticks.
- In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the carrot sticks to the brine, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat after 10 minutes and let cool for about 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Transfer the carrots and brine into an airtight container or jar, ensuring all carrot sticks are submerged in the liquid. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For less heat, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste. Letting the carrots marinate for at least 48 hours will deepen their flavor. Experiment with spices like cumin or dill for unique variations.