Hot Honey Pickled Carrots: A Sweet and Spicy Delight Recipe
These Hot Honey Pickled Carrots offer a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect as a tangy snack or a zesty addition to salads and sandwiches. The carrots are gently simmered in a mixture of apple cider vinegar, honey, and warming spices, then chilled to develop a crisp and flavorful bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pickles & Ferments
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pickling Brine
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic
Vegetables
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and garlic cloves. Stir well to meld the flavors.
- Simmer the brine: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally until all ingredients are well incorporated and aromatic.
- Add carrots: Add the prepared carrot sticks into the simmering brine and stir gently to ensure the carrots are fully coated with the hot honey mixture.
- Cool mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the carrot and brine mixture to cool for about 10 minutes to prevent thermal shock to the jar.
- Transfer to jar: Using a clean jar or airtight container, transfer the carrots along with the pickling liquid, making sure the carrots are completely submerged to ensure proper pickling.
- Refrigerate: Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. This resting period allows the carrots to absorb the sweet, spicy pickling flavors, resulting in a crisp and tangy treat.
Notes
- Use peeled and uniform carrot sticks for even pickling and better texture.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to vary the heat level according to your preference.
- Store the pickled carrots in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
- These pickled carrots make a great accompaniment to sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or as a spicy snack.
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