Description
Hot Honey Pickled Carrots are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, making them an exciting addition to any meal or snack. These vibrant carrot sticks offer a delightful crunch, enhanced by the rich flavors of honey and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or even just as a quick treat at home, these pickled carrots are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. With minimal effort and simple ingredients, you can create this enticing condiment that elevates sandwiches, salads, tacos, or can be enjoyed straight from the jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and smashed garlic. Heat over medium until simmering.
- Stir in carrot sticks until fully coated in the pickling liquid.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes to preserve crunchiness.
- Transfer the carrots and liquid into an airtight jar or container ensuring they are tightly packed.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 36
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 181mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg