Super Easy Quick Pickled Carrots Recipe (2024)

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You’re going to love how easy these quick pickled carrots are. Whether you have a harvest from your garden or you want to experiment with a few carrots from your fridge, give this recipe a try. You’ll be pickling in no time!

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3 Easy Pickled Carrots

4 What Does it Mean to Quick Pickle?

5 How Long Do Quick Pickles Last?

6 What Kind of Vinegar to Use for Pickling

7 Pickling Add-Ins and Flavor Enhancers

8 Are Pickled Foods Healthy?

9 What to Do with Pickled Carrots

10 Supplies Needed

12 Exclusive Nutrition and Healthy Living Library

13 Quick Pickled Carrots

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13.2 Equipment

13.3 Ingredients

13.4 Instructions

13.5 Nutrition

13.6 Did You Make This Recipe?

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There is nothing easier than pickling vegetables. I’ve been on a little bit of pickling kick because I love pickled anything on basically any food available.

Anyone can do this. I was intimidated at first, because I related pickling to canning but trust me, if I can do this so can you.

The recipe I have listed a mini batch of pickled carrots, so give it a try. If you love it as much as I do, double or triple the recipe.

I love these because it’s a tasty way to get more veggies in my diet. If this is something that you struggle with, I have 8 easy ways to add more vegetables to your diet that I encourage you to read.

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What Does it Mean to Quick Pickle?

Quick pickling is when you create a brine to pickle vegetables in the fridge. You do not use a water bath canning method, so they don’t last as long.

How does it take to pickle vegetables in the fridge?

The longer the vegetables sit, undisturbed, in the refrigerator the better. Every day infuses more on that vinegar taste we all love.

It’s recommended to wait 3-4 weeks but I have noticed a change in just 24 hours.

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How Long Do Quick Pickles Last?

Quick (or refrigerator) pickles don’t last as long as canned pickles because they’re not sealed.

However they can last up to two months in the fridge.

What Kind of Vinegar to Use for Pickling

White distilled vinegar is the best for pickling. It’s the variety our grandma’s used before us and it’s tried and true. It’s because of the acidity, which is 5% for the conventional vinegar from the store.

Most vinegars will have the acidity percentage on the label so check that out. You will want to look for 5% or higher. Keep in mind that if you use a dark vinegar (like malt) it will discolor your food.

Pickling Add-Ins and Flavor Enhancers

If you’re want to change it up and add a few different flavours to your refrigerator pickled carrots why not give these a shot?

  • Dill
  • Garlic
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Ginger
  • Jalapeno
  • Cilantro

Are Pickled Foods Healthy?

There is a large misconception that pickled foods are unhealthy.

That’s mostly because the store-bought varieties are loaded with sodium, so it could be something to limit if you have high blood pressure.

This particular recipe only has two teaspoons and most of that will be in the brine (which you won’t be drinking out of the jar, or maybe you will – no judgment).

Calorie Count

For 1/4th of the recipe it’s only 54 calories, so eat to your heart’s content.

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What to Do with Pickled Carrots

Aside from snacking straight out of the jar, here are a few ways I like to cook with pickled vegetables:

  • Add to stir-fries.
  • Top your salads with them.
  • Finish your pasta with pickled carrots (it’s so odd but it’s so good on drunken noodles and spaghetti).
  • Use as a topping for tacos.
  • Put them on a sandwich (pita sandwiches are perfect).
  • Dip them in hummus.

Supplies Needed

You won’t need much to make this small batch pickled carrots.

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How to Make Pickled Carrots

The instructions below are laid out simple for you to make refrigerator pickled carrots.

Don’t just stop at carrots either! Try this method with cauliflower, beets, asparagus, and more.

If you like this, then try this recipe for pickled onions.

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You're going to love how easy these quick pickled carrots are. Whether you have a harvest from your garden or you want to experiment with a few carrots in your fridge, give this recipe a try. You'll be pickling in no time!

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4 servings

Ingredients

  • 6-8 carrots peeled and sliced lengthwise into fourths.
  • 6 springs dill
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup vinegar
  • 2 tsps sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tsps cane sugar
  • pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • After peeling and trimming the carrots to fit, pack them into a glass mason jar. I used a tall 750ml jar (which is about 25oz for my US friends, or you can divide them between two smaller jars).

  • I packed as many as I could (about 6) while still having room to add the whole clove of garlic and dill.

  • Add the rest of the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar and salt are dissolved, remove from heat and carefully pour into the jar.

  • Let cool to room temperature (about 30-40 minutes), put a lid on the jar and move to the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1230mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15402IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

AuthorAuthorRanda Derkson

Super Easy Quick Pickled Carrots Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to pickle quickly? ›

All-Purpose Quick Pickling Brine

Add your washed and sliced produce, packing the jar tightly. In a medium saucepan, bring the water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and carefully pour into pickling jar until all contents are submerged. Close the lid on the jar tightly.

Which vinegar is best for quick pickling? ›

You want to choose a milder rice or white wine vinegar when pickling pears or pineapple but could use something bolder such as red wine vinegar to pickle onions or cauliflower. One quick thing to caveat is that if you use red wine or sherry vinegar, it can give a soft pink hue to your pickles.

How long to leave pickled carrots before eating? ›

For best flavor results, wait at least 24 hours before eating the pickled carrots. The longer you wait, the more intense in flavor they will get. Make sure your jars are completely clean and sterilized before using them. Depending on the size of your carrots, you may need more or less to fill the jars.

Are homemade pickled carrots good for you? ›

Pickling: Full of good bacteria called Probiotics that aid in digestion and help our bodies break down and absorb all of carrots and daikon's wonderful nutrients! Healthy gut bacteria can even reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety while protecting our microbiome and supporting of new growth!

How do chefs pickle so quickly? ›

The technique—a version of vinegar pickling that doesn't require a full canning process—produces briny, crunchy pickled vegetables in just a couple hours. Heat the brine until sugar and salt dissolve, then pour it over the vegetables and let them cool in the jar—voila, pickles.

What is the faster alternative to pickle? ›

Use 'cPickle' instead of 'Pickle'

The 'cPickle' module is a faster version of 'Pickle' that is written in C. This makes it faster than the 'Pickle' library that is implemented purely in Python.

Do you need to boil vinegar for quick pickles? ›

Place the vinegar, water, salt, and sugar (if using) in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. Pour the brine over the vegetables, filling each jar to within 1/2 inch of the top.

Do you have to boil vinegar for pickling? ›

Vinegar-based pickling is a much faster process than fermentation pickling. In its quickest form, you'll just boil a vinegar solution, pour it over the the object of your pickling desire, let it all cool and stash it in the fridge.

Can you pickle with just vinegar? ›

Vinegar-based pickles are the most common form of pickling. Cut vegetables are submerged in just boiled vinegar brine. This process destroys the natural culture and rich enzymes. The acidic nature of denatured vinegar does the preserving.

Why are my pickled carrots soft? ›

It may be a normal reaction during fermentation caused by bacteria. If the pickles are soft, they are spoiled from the yeast fermentation. Don't use them. Using too weak a salt brine or vinegar solution may cause soft or slippery pickles, as can using moldy garlic or storing the pickles at too warm a temperature.

Can you reuse pickle juice to pickle carrots? ›

Pickling doesn't have to be a long process involving canning and special supplies. If you have vegetables that would be good pickled, like onions, garlic, carrots or green beans, toss them in the jar of leftover pickle juice, and see what happens. They'll make a nice addition to a charcuterie platter or Blood Mary.

Are pickled carrots good for gut health? ›

Pickled fruits and vegetables are rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that live in the gut. These probiotics help to break down food in the digestive system and make nutrients more easily absorbed by the body.

What is the healthiest pickled vegetable? ›

Pickled beets are a staple across many Eastern European countries, where they're served in salads or as a side dish, but they're also particularly popular in the US. They can be fermented or quick-pickled with vinegar, and they're a great source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, folate, and B vitamins.

Why do people pickle carrots? ›

They can add crunch to a salad, acidity to a sandwich, or unexpected depth to a simple crudité platter. They're even great straight from the jar. Dripping with fridge-cold brine, pickled carrots are snappy, tangy, earthy, and sweet. You won't find a more refreshing snack.

Is it OK to eat pickled vegetables every day? ›

While pickles should be consumed in moderation due to their high sodium content, they may have some health benefits: Probiotic effects: Naturally fermented pickles and their juice contain good bacteria, which when ingested in moderation can help with digestion and immune health.

How long does it take to pickle in vinegar? ›

Pour the all of the liquid over the cucumbers so they're fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (for pickle rounds) or at least 3 hours (for pickle spears). The flavor will continue to develop over the next couple of days. These pickles will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

How long does it take for a cucumber to turn into a pickle? ›

Begin sampling the cucumbers after 4 hours if you've quartered them, 8 hours if you've halved them. In either case, it will probably take from 12 to 24 or even 48 hours for them to taste pickled enough to suit your taste. When they are ready, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them in the brine.

How long should pickling take? ›

These guys aren't ready right away – they need some time in the fridge to soak up the brine and become really flavorful. Dill pickle chips will be ready in 24 hours, while spears will take at least 48. They'll keep in the fridge for several weeks, and they get better as time goes on. For best flavor, wait about 5 days.

How does quick pickling work? ›

Quick pickles are vegetables stuffed into a jar and pickled in a liquid brine solution using a combination of vinegar, water, salt and/or sometimes sugar. They are stored in the refrigerator, rather than canned in a water bath. Quick pickles only require a few days in the brine before they can be enjoyed.

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