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Hot Honey Pickled Carrots

Hot Honey Pickled Carrots for a Sweet and Spicy Crunch

Enjoy a burst of sweet and spicy joy with Hot Honey Pickled Carrots, a quick and delightful snack.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickling Liquid
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar can be replaced with white wine or rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Honey adjust for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes increase for more heat or swap with fresh jalapeños
  • 1 teaspoon Salt crucial for pickling process
  • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns omit for milder flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic smashed cloves work best
For the Vegetables
  • 4 medium Carrots can experiment with cucumbers or radishes

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • clean jar or airtight container
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and smashed garlic. Stir well and heat until simmering for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the carrot sticks to the saucepan and stir to coat evenly. Heat for another 2 minutes.
  3. Let the carrots cool in the saucepan for about 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the carrots and pickling liquid into a clean jar, ensuring the carrots are submerged.
  5. Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
  6. Enjoy straight from the jar or as a flavorful addition to salads, sandwiches, or tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Adjust honey for sweetness and ensure carrots are submerged in the liquid. Best enjoyed chilled.

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