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Hot Honey Pickled Carrots: A Sweet and Spicy Delight!

These hot honey pickled carrots are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making them an excellent condiment or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Carrots
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and cut into sticks
Pickling Liquid
  • 1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey preferably raw
  • 1 tablespoon salt kosher or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed

Method
 

Prepare the Carrots
  1. Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks, about 4 inches long and 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Place the carrot sticks in a clean jar.
Make the Pickling Liquid
  1. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, honey, salt, red pepper flakes, black peppercorns, and garlic.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt dissolve.
  3. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Pickle the Carrots
  1. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the carrot sticks in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  2. Seal the jar with a lid and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

These pickled carrots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They make a great addition to salads, sandwiches, or as a snack on their own.

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