Pickled Carrots

Crunchy, tangy, and bursting with flavor, these Pickled Carrots are the perfect way to add a zesty twist to your meals. This easy, quick-pickling recipe combines crisp carrot sticks with a vibrant brine made of white vinegar, sugar, and salt, spiced with garlic, dill seeds, black peppercorns, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Ready in just 25 minutes of active preparation and cooking, these pickled carrots reach their full flavor potential after 24 hours of chilling, making them an ideal make-ahead snack or garnish. Great for charcuterie boards, salads, sandwiches, or straight out of the jar, this versatile recipe yields 10 servings and keeps fresh in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Perfect for home canning enthusiasts or anyone looking to elevate their veggie game, these homemade pickled carrots will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 250 milliliters white vinegar
• 250 milliliters water
• 50 grams sugar
• 15 grams salt
• 2 units garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon dill seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the carrots. Slice them into thin sticks, about 5 cm (2 inches) in length.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt.

Step 4

Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a clean 1-liter glass jar, layer the carrot sticks, garlic slices, black peppercorns, dill seeds, and red pepper flakes.

Step 6

Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the layered ingredients in the jar, ensuring the carrots are completely submerged.

Step 7

Let the jar cool to room temperature, then seal with a lid and refrigerate.

Step 8

Allow the carrots to pickle for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavor.

Step 9

Store the pickled carrots in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1082.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	476.5

Total Fat 2.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6260.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 73.8g
Protein 5.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 255.5mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1890.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.0%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 90.9%