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Quick Pickle Carrots

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Pickles Carrots 9-min copy

If you’re one of those people that believe just about everything is better pickled, then this one’s for you. Introducing… quick pickle carrots! I first discovered the simple art of quick pickling (quickling, if you will) a few years ago and there’s been no looking back. With just a handful of ingredients and no tedious canning process, this technique is easy enough for anyone to master. And let me tell you, carrots have never tasted so good!

Pickles Carrots 1-min
Pickles Carrots 2-min

Start the process by peeling and thinly slicing your carrots into sticks. Pack the sticks upright into glass jars with lids and set them aside. You’ll then add water and vinegar to a small saucepan along with dill, garlic, salt, and a bit of sugar. Throw in some red pepper flakes if you want your pickles to have a bit of a kick!

Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Pour the hot mixture into the jars and allow them to cool to room temperature. Screw on the lids and pop the jars in the fridge for a few days and let the pickling magic happen. They’ll be worth the wait!

Pickles Carrots 3-min
Pickles Carrots 7-min

Whether you eat these pickles on a salad, alongside your favorite sandwich, or just as a quick, salty snack, they’re guaranteed to add a bit of pizazz to your day. They maintain their crisp texture, but gain a tangy dill flavor that’s simply irresistible. Whip up a batch today and by the end of the week they’ll be ready to eat!

Pickles Carrots 9-min

Pickles Carrots 10-min

Yield(s): Serves 8

15m prep time

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Ingredients
  • 5 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin sticks
  • 1 ½ cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons dill, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Preparation
  1. Pack the sliced carrots into 1-2 small jars with lids, set aside.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to a small saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. Cook until sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Carefully pour the mixture into the jars until it covers the carrots.
  4. Allow the jars to cool to room temperature, then screw on the lids and refrigerate.
  5. Allow carrots to pickle for a minimum of 1 day and up to 2 weeks.

Recipe adapted from Randaderkson.com