Hot Honey Pickled Carrots: A Sweet and Spicy Delight!
Experience the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with these Hot Honey Pickled Carrots. This vibrant recipe transforms humble carrots into a tangy snack that’s bursting with flavor. Infused with the delightful sweetness of honey and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, every crunchy bite is a celebration of taste. Ideal for snacking straight from the jar or as a zesty accompaniment to your meals, these pickles are not only easy to prepare but also come together in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and smashed garlic cloves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the carrot sticks and stir gently to coat them in the brine.
- Simmer for about 2 minutes before removing from heat and letting cool for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the carrot sticks along with the brine into a clean glass jar or airtight container, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg