Best 4 Pickled Baby Carrots Recipes

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Pickled baby carrots are a delightful and versatile side dish that can add a tangy, sweet, and crunchy element to any meal. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making them a perfect choice for both novice and experienced cooks. Whether you prefer a classic vinegar-based pickle or something with a bit more spice, there is a pickled baby carrot recipe out there to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and healthy snack or side dish that will be sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PICKLED BABY CARROTS



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With mild herb flavor and crunchy texture, these baby carrots make a delightful addition to an appetizer tray or a casual meal. Plan ahead because they need to chill for several hours. -Audrey Cremer, Harmony, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh baby carrots
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons mustard seed
2 tablespoons dill weed
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in carrots. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE-GINGER PICKLED BABY CARROTS



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Crisp pickled vegetables go brilliantly with cocktails (or with sandwiches, a hunk of cheese, a juicy steak...the possibilities are endless). Fresh ginger and dried chiles give them a bracing boost and orange juice plays up their natural sweetness.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Holiday 2018     Christmas     Christmas Eve     Winter     Hors D'Oeuvre     Carrot     Pickles     Citrus     Ginger

Yield Makes about 2 qt

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb baby carrots with tops, peeled and trimmed, leaving 1/2 inch of stems intact; or 2 lb medium carrots, peeled and cut into roughly 3- by 1/2-inch sticks.
2 cups white wine vinegar
5 (3-inch) strips orange zest
2 cups fresh orange juice
5 (1- to 2-inch) dried hot chiles
1 (2-inch) piece peeled ginger, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Blanch carrots in a nonreactive 4- to 5-qt heavy pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Transfer carrots to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain in a colander and transfer to a heatproof bowl
  • Bring vinegar, orange zest and juice, chiles, ginger, sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in same pot, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Pour over carrots and cool, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
  • Chill carrots in pickling liquid in an airtight container, shaking container occasionally, at least 1 day.

PICKLED TARRAGON BABY CARROTS



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Looking for the perfect side dish for dinner tonight? By pickling these baby carrots ahead of time you'll have a full-flavored vegetable to serve with the main course of your choice!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag (16 oz) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1/2 cup tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling. Add carrots; cook 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Drain carrots; immediately stir into mixture in bowl.
  • Cover tightly; refrigerate 24 hours to blend flavors, stirring once, before serving. Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

PICKLED BABY CARROTS AND ZUCCHINI



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Categories     Ginger     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Carrot     Zucchini     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 12

35 to 40 baby carrots with tops* (about 1 pound), stems trimmed to about 3/4 inch and carrots peeled
16 to 20 baby zucchini* (about 1/2 pound), washed, trimmed, and halved lengthwise
3/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
five 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh gingerroot
2 large garlic cloves, halved
6 fresh tarragon sprigs
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
*available at specialty produce markets and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • In a sterilized 1-quart Mason-type jar (procedure follows) decoratively arrange carrots and zucchini standing up.
  • In a saucepan bring remaining ingredients to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved. Pour hot pickling mixture over vegetables and arrange tarragon sprigs on top. Cool pickled vegetables completely. Wipe rim of jar with a dampened cloth and seal jar with lid. Chill pickled vegetables at least overnight to develop flavor. Pickled vegetables keep, covered and chilled, 1 month.
  • To Sterilize Jars And Glasses For Pickling:
  • Wash jars in hot suds and rinse in scalding water. Put jars and lids in a kettle and cover with hot water. Bring water to a boil, covered, and boil jars 15 minutes from time that steam emerges from kettle. Turn off heat and let jars stand in hot water. Just before they are filled invert jars onto a kitchen towel to dry. (Jars should be filled while still hot.)

Tips:

  • Choose small, tender carrots for pickling. Larger carrots can be used, but they will take longer to cook.
  • Peel the carrots before pickling. This will help the pickling liquid to penetrate the carrots more easily.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the pickling liquid. Common choices include garlic, dill, mustard seeds, and peppercorns.
  • Bring the pickling liquid to a boil before pouring it over the carrots. This will help to kill any bacteria and ensure that the carrots are properly preserved.
  • Let the carrots pickle for at least 24 hours before eating. The longer the carrots pickle, the more flavorful they will become.

Conclusion:

Pickled baby carrots are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They are also a great way to use up leftover carrots. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there is sure to be a pickled carrot recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful snack, give pickled baby carrots a try!

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