Description
These Quick Pickled Carrots are a delightful combination of crunchy texture and tangy flavor, enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garlic. Perfect as a snack, salad topping, or appetizer accompaniment, they develop their best flavor after three days of refrigeration and can be enjoyed for up to two weeks.
Ingredients
Pickling Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, sliced into sticks according to the size of your jars
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 heaping teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 heaping teaspoon coriander seeds
Brine
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Jars and Carrots: Divide the carrot sticks evenly between two 16-ounce jars or three 10-ounce jars. Add the halved garlic cloves and black peppercorns equally into each jar.
- Toast the Spices: Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the cumin and coriander seeds and toast them, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant. Distribute the toasted spices evenly among the jars.
- Make the Brine: In the same saucepan, combine the distilled white vinegar, water, cane sugar, and sea salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved, which takes about 1 minute.
- Pour the Brine Over Carrots: Pour the hot brine mixture over the carrots and other contents in each jar, ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Allow the jars to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover them with lids and place them in the refrigerator.
- Ready to Enjoy: The pickled carrots are best after at least three days of refrigeration but can be safely stored and enjoyed for up to two weeks.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow pickled carrots to rest in the fridge for at least 3 days before consuming.
- Store pickled carrots in the refrigerator; they keep well for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and salt to taste if preferred.
- Use jars that can be tightly sealed to ensure safety and freshness.
- Feel free to experiment by adding other spices or herbs like dill or chili flakes for varied flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International