Print

Quick Refrigerator Pickled Carrots (Tangy & Crispy)

Bright orange carrot sticks packed tightly in a clear glass jar, ready to be enjoyed as pickled carrots.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Learn how to make crispy, tangy pickled carrots without canning. This easy refrigerator pickle recipe is ready fast and makes a perfect, healthy snack or topping for tacos and sandwiches.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into spears or thin rounds
  • 1 cup white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spicy pickled carrots)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the carrots: Wash and peel your carrots. Cut them into spears, sticks, or thin coins, depending on how you plan to use them. Thinner cuts pickle faster.
  2. Make the brine: In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Do not boil.
  3. Prepare the jars: Place the smashed garlic, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using) into a clean pint-sized mason jar or heat-safe container. Pack the prepared carrots tightly into the jar.
  4. Pour the brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the carrots, ensuring they are completely submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  5. Cool and refrigerate: Let the jar cool on the counter for about 30 minutes. Once cool, seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator.
  6. Wait for flavor: The carrots will be ready to eat in about 1 hour, but they develop the best tangy flavor after 24 hours in the refrigerator. Store these refrigerator pickled carrots for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

  • For a sweeter profile, increase the sugar to 3 tablespoons. For a classic dill flavor, add 1 teaspoon of dried dill weed to the jar before pouring the brine.
  • These crispy pickled carrots are excellent as a charcuterie board addition or a topping for your favorite tacos.
  • If you want a slightly softer texture, you can briefly simmer the carrots in the brine for 2 minutes before jarring, but this reduces the crispiness.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://yumdrizzle.com/pickled-carrots-recipe-quick-refrigerator-crispy/