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Hot Honey Pickled Carrots

Zesty Hot Honey Pickled Carrots for Flavorful Meal Prep

Hot Honey Pickled Carrots are a delightful blend of sweet and spicy, perfect for enhancing your meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickling Liquid
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon salt kosher or sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns optional
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
For the Carrots
  • 4 cups carrot sticks fresh young carrots preferred

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Glass jar or airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and crushed garlic. Stir gently and heat over medium heat.
  2. Once simmering, add carrot sticks and stir to coat. Heat for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer carrots and pickling liquid into a clean jar, ensuring carrots are submerged.
  5. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These pickled carrots can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks and are perfect for snacking or sandwiches.

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