Dilled Carrot Sticks
Crisp, tangy, and bursting with herbaceous flavor, these Dilled Carrot Sticks are the perfect homemade pickled snack or side dish. Made with fresh carrots, fragrant dill, smashed garlic cloves, and a zesty brine infused with white vinegar, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, this quick pickling recipe is both easy and delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and cooking time, these pickled carrots develop their bold flavors after just 24 hours of marinating. Ideal for serving alongside sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or as a crunchy snack straight from the jar, these Dilled Carrot Sticks are a vibrant and healthy burst of flavor that will keep in your fridge for up to two weeks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Carrots
- 4 sprigs Fresh dill
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into sticks about 3-4 inches long and 1/4 inch thick.
Peel the garlic cloves and lightly smash them with the side of a knife.
In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the salt and sugar dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let the brine cool slightly.
In a clean, quart-sized jar or two pint-sized jars, layer the carrot sticks, fresh dill sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes.
Pour the warm brine over the carrots and spices, ensuring the carrots are fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of the jar.
Tightly seal the jar(s) with a lid and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the jar(s) to the refrigerator.
Allow the Dilled Carrot Sticks to marinate for at least 24 hours before enjoying for the best flavor. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2059 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1528 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
