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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Categories Ginger Vegetable Vegetarian Quick & Easy Carrot Zucchini Gourmet
Yield Makes about 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 12
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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