We love pickled anything and these easy quick pickled carrots are so delicious! A crunchy fresh carrot soaked in an easy brine that only takes a few minutes to make. These are the perfect snack, and work great as a hostess gift tied with some twine!

Quick Pickled Carrot Recipe

Quick Pickling is a version of pickling that doesn’t require using the full canning process. Some hot brine, vegetable of your choice, and combine those 2 in a jar. Allow to sit for a couple hours in the refrigerator, and you have yourself a quick pickled veggie! Super easy. I love to use this recipe when I have leftover vegetables I don’t want to throw away, but are getting close to their prime.

Brine for Quick Pickled Carrots

You can make the brine on either the stovetop or in the microwave. No matter the cooking method if you’re using additional flavorings, I recommend putting those in the pickle jar versus simmering them in the brine to preserve freshness.

Stovetop: Combine the brine ingredients in a small stovetop pan and bring to a boil. Bring the brine to a boil.

Microwave: Combine brine ingredients into a microwave safe container. Heat for 2 minutes, or until bubbling.

Vinegar
- Use white or apple cider, whichever taste you prefer.
Salt
Sugar
Optional Flavorings
- Mustard seeds, garlic, peppercorns, dill, rosemary, etc.

Making Pickled Carrots

Add sliced and peeled carrot sticks into a jar, and pour the brine over them. You can slice your carrots however you prefer, I even used my mandolin to make a batch of pickled carrot chips! For the carrot chips I used multicolored carrots, but a heads up, they don’t keep their unique color for that long in the brine!

More Vegetables You Can Quick Pickle:

You can use this method to quick pickle loads of vegetables! Here’s a few ideas. Make sure to wash everything well (and peel if necessary).

Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Bell Peppers
Jalapeños
Red Onions
Cucumbers
Green Beans
Asparagus

Equipment we use for Quick Pickled Carrots:

Stovetop Pan
Microwave Safe Bowl (if using the microwave method)
Mason Jars
French Style Mason Jars (I like using these jars if giving pickles for gifts, they’re so cute!)
Twine (to tie them up all pretty!)

Cheers to easy quick snacks that are healthy, too! – Kathi and Rachel

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