Hot Honey Pickled Carrots: A Sweet and Spicy Delight
Elevate your meals with these Hot Honey Pickled Carrots—a crunchy, vibrant addition that delivers a delightful sweet and spicy kick. Perfect for snacking or enhancing your favorite dishes, these pickled carrots are quick to prepare and can transform any meal into something special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
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. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the carrot sticks to the saucepan, stirring to coat them thoroughly in the marinade.
- Remove from heat and let cool for approximately 10 minutes.
- Transfer the carrots and marinade into an airtight jar or container, ensuring all carrots are submerged in the liquid.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg