Mexican Pickled Carrot Sticks
User Reviews
4.3
34 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
46 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Mexican Pickled Carrot Sticks
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These Mexican Pickled Carrot Sticks want to be in your life! Crispy, delicious, and full of zip from the jalapeno. (Note: these instructions are not designed for long term canning).
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Ingredients
- 4-5 carrot
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/4 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1.5 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds optional
- 2 teaspoons salt Kosher or sea salt
- black pepper freshly cracked
- olive oil
Instructions
- Roughly chop the 1/4 onion and jalapeno. Saute them in a dollop of oil over medium heat for a few minutes, or until tender.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the onion mixture, along with 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds and some freshly cracked pepper. Saute briefly.
- Add 2 cups vinegar, 1.5 cups water, and 2 teaspoons salt to the onion mixture. Stir well and bring to a light boil. Once boiling, turn off heat and set aside.
- Peel and chop up the carrot sticks. Use the jar (minus the neck) to take a quick measurement for their length.
- Fill two pint-sized glass jars with the carrot sticks, leaving some space for the brine. Add the brine to each jar, filling to the top with the liquid. Seal and give them a good shake.
- They'll need a few hours for the pickling brine to take full effect. Store in the fridge, sealed, where they'll last for a few weeks.
Notes
- Note that Kosher or sea salt are typically used for pickling. The additives in table salt will sometimes affect the brine so it isn't recommended.
- Glass containers seem to be the best choice for storage of this vinegar based brine. Metallic containers not recommended.
- It's also best practice to use a non-reactive pan when heating up the vinegar.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
46kcal
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
34 reviews
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