Hot Honey Pickled Carrots
Hot honey pickled carrots are crisp, sweet, and slightly spicy, made by simmering carrots in a honey-vinegar brine with garlic and spices. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or topping, they’re quick to make and even better after a day in the fridge.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ 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, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and garlic.
- Bring to a simmer, then add carrot sticks and stir to coat. Turn off the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Transfer carrots and brine to a clean jar, ensuring they’re fully submerged.
- Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavor.