– Sweet, Spicy & Crunchy Snack Perfection 🥕🔥🍯
Ingredients:
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 cloves garlic
Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and the smashed garlic cloves.
Place the pan over medium heat. Stir until the honey and salt completely dissolve and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
Add the prepared carrot sticks directly into the saucepan with the hot brine. Stir gently to ensure all carrots are coated.
Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit on the counter to cool for about 10 minutes. This step is crucial for keeping the carrots crunchy.
Carefully transfer the carrots and the brine into a clean glass jar, ensuring the carrots are completely submerged. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Refrigeration Time: 1 day | Total Time: 1day 25 minutes
Kcal: 160 kcal per serving | Servings: 4
