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Quick Pickled Carrots Recipe
These easy Quick Pickled Carrots are tangy, slightly sweet, and ready to eat in just 4 hours. A homemade brine, a jar of matchstick carrots, and you have a punchy condiment for banh mi, tacos, rice bowls, and charcuterie boards. No canning required and they keep up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ pound matchstick carrots or whole cut into ¼-inch thick slices, 4 ½ inches long
- ⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 fresh dill sprigs optional
- Pickling spice, red pepper flakes, or garlic cloves optional
Instructions
- Add vinegar, water, salt, and sugar to a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally, or until the salt and sugar have dissolved.⅔ cup distilled white vinegar, ⅓ cup water, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon sugar
- Add the carrots to a 16-oz. mason jar along with pickling spice, red pepper flakes, garlic, and/or dill, if using.½ pound matchstick carrots, Pickling spice, red pepper flakes, or garlic cloves, 3 fresh dill sprigs
- Pour the warm solution over the carrots and let cool to room temperature. If there is any space left in the jar, pour additional water in until it just reaches the top.
- Cover the jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to overnight before enjoying.
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Notes
- Safety note: This is a quick pickling recipe, not a canning method. The carrots must be stored in the fridge and are not shelf-stable. Do not attempt to store at room temperature.
- Carrots: Matchstick carrots are a super quick and easy way to make this recipe! You can also julienne cut them if you have whole or baby carrots.
- Prep-Ahead: This recipe is best made ahead of time! You can make these carrots at least four hours or up to several days in advance.
- Storage: The carrots will last in the refrigerator in an airtight jar for up to 2 to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9472IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.2mg
