{"id":1317473,"date":"2019-11-26T11:31:04","date_gmt":"0001-01-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mom-s-pickled-carrots\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T16:55:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T21:55:25","slug":"mom-s-pickled-carrots","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mom-s-pickled-carrots\/","title":{"rendered":"Pickled Carrots"},"content":{"rendered":"
Who knew you could pickle (almost) any fruit or veggie? You can pickle onions<\/a>, you can pickle beets<\/a>, you can pickle cucumbers for classic pickles<\/a>\u2014and yes, you can pickle carrots, too! Follow along as we break down how to make pickled carrots. We’ll also give you some tips and product recommendations along the way. Let’s dive right in.<\/p>\n Pickled carrots appeal to all tastebuds. Made with sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, cloves and a few cinnamon sticks, this pickled carrots recipe is salty, sweet and a little sour, too.<\/p>\n The process of pickling carrots, or making any pickled vegetables<\/a>, maintains the veggies’ nutrients while adding a healthy dose of probiotics, vitamins and minerals to your diet. Keep in mind, however, that pickling requires vinegar and sugar to preserve produce for long periods of time. If you’re on a low-sodium or low-sugar diet, enjoy pickled carrots in small doses. (For reference, this recipe contains 170 milligrams of sodium and six grams of sugar per 1\/4 cup.)<\/p>\n Place the carrots in a large saucepan<\/a> and add just enough water to cover the tips of each carrot. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, until the carrots are crisp and tender, three to five minutes. Then, drain the carrots, and transfer them to a large heatproof bowl.<\/p>\n In another large saucepan, combine sugar, water, cider vinegar, mustard seed, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Pour the pickling liquid over the boiled carrots. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow all the flavors to blend. Then, transfer the pickled mixture to a jar and screw the lid on tightly.<\/p>\n This recipe is considered a “quick pickle,” so keep these carrots in the fridge and eat them within one month. If you want to learn how to make pickled carrots that last longer, check out our guide on how to can<\/a>.<\/p>\n We think it’s best to peel carrots<\/a> before pickling them. This lets the carrots soak up more of the pickling liquid and you won’t need to worry about any unwanted bacteria lingering around on the peel.<\/p>\n Once your pickled carrots are ready, you can snack on them as is or add them to a dish for a pop of tangy flavor. Arrange them on top of steak sandwiches<\/a> or add them to a pickled vegetable salad<\/a>. Or you can use them all up making your own giardiniera<\/a>\u00a0for Italian beef hoagies<\/a> or French dip sandwiches<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sweet, sour and salty all in one, pickled carrots are the perfect addition to a sandwich or salad. 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I didn't use quite as much mustard seed since I like food that is on the mild (not too spicy) side.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CarolynZaucha"},"reviewBody":"I only make my pickled carrots with salt. Like making sauerkraut. These sound like the brine for pickled beets except for the mustard seed. They sound good. Going to try them. Thanks for the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dawn"},"reviewBody":"My only change was using 1\/4 cup of pickling spice in place of the mustard seed. 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Are pickled carrots healthy?<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n
Ingredients for Pickled Carrots<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Boil the carrots<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Prepare the pickling liquid<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Pickle the carrots overnight<\/h3>\n
How to Store Pickled Carrots<\/h2>\n
Pickled Carrots Tips<\/h2>\n
What kind of carrots should you use to make pickled carrots? <\/h3>
How can you make pickled carrots your own?<\/h3>Make pickled carrots your own by switching up the spices in the recipe. Bay leaves, red pepper flakes, herbs or coriander are good swaps or additions to consider. You can also experiment with the way the carrots are cut before pickling. Otherwise, try adding other ingredients from your garden<\/a> to the jar, too!\r\n
How can you serve pickled carrots? <\/h3>Pickled carrots are great as a snack, on a sandwich like chicken banh mi<\/a>, or on a charcuterie board.<\/a>
\u2014Rashanda Cobbins<\/a>, Taste Recipes Food Editor<\/i> <\/div>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44039,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311717,"name":"Condiments","slug":"condiments","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311652,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for condiments? Find great additions to your meals with condiments like jellies, jams, seasonings, gravies, and more condiments.","parent":310796,"count":1128,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/condiments\/"},{"term_id":311745,"name":"Pickles","slug":"pickles","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311680,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Add a little crunch to your dishes with these tasty pickle recipes. We have ideas for dill pickles, fried pickles and more\u2014plus canning tips & tricks.","parent":311717,"count":126,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/condiments\/pickles\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Mom's Pickled Carrots"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n