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Delicious Hot Honey Pickled Carrots Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cupapple cider vinegar
  • 2cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tspblack peppercorns
  • 1/2 cuphoney
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1pound carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks
  • 1 tspred pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Start by gathering your ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the apple cider vinegar, honey, smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, salt, and red pepper flakes into the pot. This mixture is where the magic begins; the vinegar provides the tanginess while the honey injects a sweet depth, perfectly balancing the spice from the red pepper. Turn your burner to medium heat and stir these ingredients gently until everything is combined, and the honey dissolves into the vinegar.
  2. As you heat this mixture, keep an eye on it. You want it to come to a light simmer, which is vital for marrying all the flavors together. Allow the solution to simmer for about 5 minutes. This step not only enhances the flavor but also infuses the aromas from the garlic and peppercorns into the pickling liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent any sticking, and once you see tiny bubbles forming, you’re on the right track!
  3. Now, it’s time to introduce the star of the show – the carrots! Take your freshly peeled and sliced carrot sticks and carefully stir them into the simmering liquid. Allow them to cook in this vibrant mixture for about 1 minute. This brief cooking period helps start the pickling process without fully cooking the carrots; you want them to remain crunchy. After a minute, turn off the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Cooling is essential as it allows the flavors to penetrate the carrots without making them limp.
  4. Once the mixture has cooled for 10 minutes, it’s time to jar it up! Using a slotted spoon, transfer the carrot sticks into a clean jar or container, ensuring you also pour in some of that delicious liquid mixture. Fill the jar to the brim, then seal it tightly. To fully let those flavors develop, place your jar in the refrigerator and let it sit for at least 24 hours. This waiting period is what transforms your simple carrots into a zesty delight!

Notes

Enjoy within two weeks for best flavor.

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