Description
Crisp carrot sticks brightened by apple cider vinegar, kissed with honey, and warmed by red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the carrot sticks and stir to coat. Heat for 1-2 minutes until warmed but still crunchy.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the carrots and pickling liquid to a clean jar, making sure the carrots are submerged.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Allow the flavors to meld for at least a day for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg