Hot Honey Pickled Carrots: A Sweet and Spicy Delight!
Elevate your meals with these vibrant Hot Honey Pickled Carrots that offer an irresistible balance of sweetness and spice. Perfect as a crunchy snack or as a zesty condiment to jazz up salads, sandwiches, and tacos, these pickled carrots add a delightful burst of flavor to any dish. The best part? This quick recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With each bite, you’ll experience the perfect mix of tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet honey, and a kick of red pepper flakes that will keep everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- 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 saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and garlic. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add the carrot sticks to the saucepan and stir gently until they are well-coated in the pickling mixture.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to absorb.
- Transfer the carrots along with the pickling liquid into an airtight jar or container.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 296mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg