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Quick Refrigerator Dill and Garlic Pickled Carrots

Bright orange, whole pickled carrots packed tightly in a clear glass jar, seasoned with visible herbs.
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Make crunchy, tangy pickled carrots at home without canning. This refrigerator pickle recipe is simple, fast, and perfect for adding zest to tacos, salads, or charcuterie boards.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into spears or coins
  • 1 cup white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill seed (or 1 small fresh dill sprig)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Prepare the carrots: Wash and trim the carrots. Cut them into spears or thin coins, depending on your preference. Pack the prepared carrots tightly into one clean pint-sized glass jar.
  2. Make the brine: In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve completely. Do not boil.
  3. Add aromatics: Remove the brine from the heat. Add the smashed garlic cloves, peppercorns, dill seed, and optional red pepper flakes to the hot brine. Stir briefly.
  4. Pour the brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the carrots in the jar, ensuring the carrots are fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of the jar.
  5. Cool and refrigerate: Let the jar cool on the counter for about 30 minutes. Once cooled, seal the jar tightly with a lid and transfer it to the refrigerator.
  6. Wait to eat: Allow the carrots to chill and pickle for at least 2 hours before serving. For the best flavor, wait 24 hours. These crunchy pickled carrots keep well in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Notes

  • For a Mexican style pickled carrot flavor, replace the dill seed with 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and add 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion to the jar.
  • These refrigerator pickles are excellent as a topping for tacos or as a side for sandwiches.
  • If you prefer a sweeter pickle, increase the sugar in the brine to 1 1/2 tablespoons.

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