Best Pickled Carrots Recipes

PICKLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl and set aside., In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, whole cloves and mustard seed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool; pour over the carrots., Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Discard cloves and cinnamon. Serve carrots with a slotted spoon.

PICKLED CARROTS AND JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/2 cups white vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a simmer in a medium pot, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 cups sliced carrots, 6 sliced jalapenos and 1/2 sliced red onion. Let sit 1 hour, stirring occasionally and pressing the vegetables down with a rubber spatula to submerge. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 3 hours.

SHORTCUT BANH MI WITH PICKLED CARROTS AND DAIKON

Steps:

• To make the pickled vegetables: In a bowl, toss together the carrots, cucumbers, daikon, vinegar, sugar and salt and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the pork. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon scallions and 1 to 2 tablespoons chili sauce, to taste. Cover tightly and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons scallions and the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add pork and cook, breaking up with a fork, until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon chili sauce and the fish sauce, pepper, salt and sugar. Remove from heat and stir in the basil, lime zest and lime juice. Let cool 5 minutes, then add mayonnaise mixture.
• Fill bread with pork mixture. Press the jalapeño, mint and cilantro sprigs into the pork. Spoon some pickled vegetables onto the sandwiches and serve any extra alongside.

MEXICAN STYLE HOT PICKLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Put carrots in a large 3 or 4-quart pot. Add warm water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Boil for 5 minutes and then remove from heat.
• To pot, add the peppers, onions, oregano, garlic, vinegar, bay leaves and salt.
• Let cool for 2-3 hours. Put in jars and place in refrigerator. These will keep for a week after opening jar.
• Can also be kept in airtight containers in refrigerator.
• Makes 8-9 cups.

TAQUERIA-STYLE SPICY PICKLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, water, and sea salt together in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer until salt is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Peel carrots and cut them into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Cut onion into quarters. Cut each quarter into 3 strips. Cut stems off jalapenos and cut each jalapeno into 6 strips. Slightly crush each garlic clove.
• Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, oregano, and cumin seeds. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add onion, jalapenos, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and fragrant but not soft, about 15 minutes.
• Place vegetables in a 24-ounce wide-mouth canning jar. Pour in the cooled vinegar mixture until liquid reaches 1 inch from the top. Pour olive oil on top and secure the lid. Allow to cool to room temperature. The carrots are ready to serve after 1 hour but best after sitting for 24 hours.

VIETNAMESE PICKLED DAIKON RADISH AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir until salt and sugar have dissolved.
• Place carrots and daikon in a sterile jar. Pour vinegar mixture on top until vegetables are completely covered. Seal jar and refrigerate for at least 1 day, ideally 3 days.

PICKLED JALAPENOS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cook and stir until the sugar has dissolved, then stir in the jalapeno peppers, carrots, and onion. Remove from the heat and let stand for 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before serving.

MOM'S PICKLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. In another large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Pour mixture over carrots. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to allow flavors to blend., Transfer mixture to jars. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 month.

PICKLED JALAPENOS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Bring vinegar and sugar to a slight simmer, just to dissolve the sugar. Add remaining ingredients and steep for 1 hour.
• Remove from heat, let cool and store in airtight container.

TAQUERIA-STYLE PICKLED CARROTS FOR CANNING

Steps:

• In a small skillet set over medium-high heat, toast the cumin seeds, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small plate to cool.
• Mix the vinegar, water, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of the salt, the oregano and crushed peppercorns in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the onion and jalapenos and turn off the heat.
• Bring a large saucepan of water and the remaining 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Add the carrots and simmer until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain the carrots in a colander and immediately transfer them to the saucepan with the vinegar and onions. Bring the ingredients to a boil, then turn off the heat.
• Divide the toasted cumin seeds, garlic cloves and red chiles (if using) among 4 clean pint canning jars. Using a slotted spoon, divide the carrots and onions among the jars. Top with the hot vinegar solution, leaving ½ inch of head space at the top of the jar. Wipe jar rims with a clean, damp cloth and put on lids and rings. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

QUICK-PICKLED CARROTS

Steps:

• 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.

PICKLED CARROTS AND DAIKON

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine daikon, carrots and jalapenos. In a saucepan, bring water, vinegar, sugar, salt and, if desired, liquid smoke to a boil. Simmer until sugar dissolves. Pour mixture over vegetables, ensuring vegetables are submerged; cool. Transfer to jars, if desired; cover tightly. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, stirring occasionally.

PICKLED BABY CARROTS

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.

CHINESE BBQ PULLED PORK SLIDERS WITH PICKLED CUKES AND CARROTS AND SWEET-AND-HOT MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix the brown sugar, salt, pepper, five-spice powder, garlic powder, ground ginger and onion powder in a bowl, and then rub all over the pork. Place on a wire-racked baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for 2 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F with the oven rack in the middle position.
• Remove the plastic wrap and cover the pork with a layer of parchment paper. Then seal over the top with aluminum foil. Roast for 3 hours. Remove, uncover and drain any liquid fat. Return the pork to the oven and roast until the pork registers 200 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer and the pork is well browned, about 1 1/2 hours more. Transfer the pork to a large dish, cover with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
• Sandwich Build: Using two forks or your hands, pull apart the warm pork into shreds and chunks. Butter and griddle the rolls until golden brown. Place ample quantities of pork on the bottom buns, then top with Pickled Cukes and Carrots and Sweet-and-Hot Mustard Sauce or Sweet Chile Sauce if desired.
• Bring 1 cup water, the vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil in a saucepan until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Take off the heat, and add in the carrots, cucumbers and crushed red pepper and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
• Mix the mustard, water, honey, sesame oil, vegetable oil and salt in a bowl until smooth.
• Ingredients and Directions
• Bring the vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil in a saucepan and cook until dissolved. Simmer until thickened and reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Stir in the crushed red pepper, ginger and garlic, and serve.

PICKLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Cut carrots into 1/4-inch rounds; place in a heatproof container. In a small pot, bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil over high. Pour over carrots and let cool completely; cover and refrigerate overnight (or up to 3 days).

PICKLED CARROTS WITH ONION AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a large pot. Bring to boil then gently boil for 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, dill, peppercorns, carrots and onions and simmer till carrots are still crisp about 10 minutes.
• Place 2 teaspoons mustard seed and 1 teaspoon celery seed in the bottom of each clean, hot pint jar.
• Pack carrot mixture into sterilized 8-8 ounce jars. Leaving 1/2 - 1 inch head space. Remove air bubbles. wipe rim and place lids and rings on.
• Place in a hot water bath for 15 minutes 0-1000 ft.
• 20 minutes at1001-6000 ft or above 6000 ft for 25 minutes.
• Remove jars lifting the jars out of the water and let them cool on a wooden cutting board or a towel, without touching or bumping them in a draft-free place. Remove the rings and wipe rims. They do taste great now but wait a couple days and they`ll be so much better.

PICKLED NAPA CABBAGE, CARROTS, AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Bring vinegar, sugar, ginger, salt, garlic, and cloves to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat and let steep, uncovered, 30 minutes. Discard cloves.
• While pickling liquid steeps, blanch carrots in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water 30 seconds, then transfer with a large slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Lift out carrots with slotted spoon and drain in a colander. Transfer to paper towels and pat dry.
• Blanch snow peas in same pot of boiling water 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water, drain, and pat dry in same manner. Cut each snow pea lengthwise into 4 strips.
• Blanch cabbage in same pot of boiling water 5 seconds, then transfer to ice water, drain, and pat dry.
• Just before serving, toss vegetables with pickling liquid and chile in a large bowl.

ORANGE-GINGER PICKLED BABY CARROTS

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 SPICY CARROTS

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, 3/4 cup water, sugar, spices, and 2 tablespoons salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Fill clean containers tightly with carrots. Add boiling brine to cover completely. Let cool completely. Cover, label, and refrigerate at least 1 week before serving, or up to 3 months.

MEXICAN PICKLED CARROTS (ESCABECHE)

Steps:

• Place the sliced vegetables in a non-reactive container that has a tight-fitting lid.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables and allow to cool at room tenmperature. Discard any leftover liquid.
• When cool, cover and refrigerate the pickles for at least 3 hours.