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Quick-Pickled Carrots

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If you cut your carrots thin enough, you don't have to cook them to make great quick pickles; just pour hot pickling liquid directly over the carrots and let sit. For more visual punch, use multi-colored carrots.

Cooks' note:

Pickled carrots can be stored in the fridge in a resealable container for up to 3 weeks.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    2 hours 15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal into 1/8-inch-thick coins
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon mustard seeds

Preparation

  1. Place carrots in a heatproof resealable container or jar. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and 1/2 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Immediately pour over carrots. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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