Hot Honey Pickled Carrots: A Sweet and Spicy Delight Recipe
Hot Honey Pickled Carrots offer a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, combining tender carrots with a tangy honey and vinegar brine infused with red pepper flakes and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pickling
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and garlic. Simmer over medium heat until well combined.
- Add carrots: Add prepared carrot sticks to the simmering mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Cool mixture: Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to jar: Transfer carrots and liquid into a jar or airtight container, ensuring the carrots are fully submerged.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying to allow flavors to meld.