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Hot Honey Pickled Carrots

Sweet and Spicy Hot Honey Pickled Carrots to Elevate Meals

Craft vibrant Hot Honey Pickled Carrots that elevate meals with sweet and spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pickling Liquid
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar for a milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt for best results
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns or cracked black pepper if needed
  • 2 cloves garlic or garlic powder if fresh isn’t available
Carrots
  • 4 cups carrot sticks or other veggies like cucumbers or bell peppers

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • clean, airtight jar

Method
 

Pickling Process
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, black peppercorns, and minced garlic. Heat over medium until simmering, about 5 minutes.
  2. Carefully add carrot sticks to the simmering pickling liquid. Stir gently to coat. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the carrot sticks and pickling liquid into a clean, airtight jar, ensuring carrots are submerged.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy these pickled carrots as a condiment or snack. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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