Dillylicious Pickled Carrot Sticks: Tangy Vegan Snack Delight

Dilled Carrots Recipe

Overview:

Dilled Carrots, a delightful rendition akin to pickled beets but with a unique twist that even the pickiest eaters will adore. These crunchy, tangy treats are not just a snack but a wholesome delight that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Perfect for lunch, snacks, or anytime you need a healthy bite to munch on. Dive into this simple yet flavorful recipe that promises to tantalize your senses.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Serving: 4 pints

Ingredients:

2 large carrots
1/2 cup fresh dill
2 cloves garlic
2 cups water
2 cups white vinegar
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions:

Prepare Carrots: Start by peeling the carrots and cutting them into 4-inch long sticks. Ensuring uniformity in size ensures even cooking and consistent flavor throughout.
Related Articles
Blanch Carrots: Bring a pot of unsalted water to a boil and add the carrot sticks. Allow them to boil until they are just tender but still retain a crisp texture. This usually takes about 8 minutes.
Shock Carrots: Immediately transfer the blanched carrots into a bowl of ice water. This halts the cooking process and helps to retain their vibrant color and crunchiness.
Pack Jars: Take sterilized pint-sized canning jars and pack the blanched carrots upright into the jars, ensuring they fit snugly.
Add Flavors: Divide the fresh dill and garlic cloves equally among the jars, placing 2 tablespoons of dill and 1/2 clove of garlic in each jar. This infusion of flavors adds depth to the pickling solution.
Prepare Pickling Solution: In a saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, salt, sugar, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, ensuring that the sugar and salt completely dissolve.
Fill Jars: Carefully pour the hot pickling solution over the packed carrots in the jars, ensuring that the carrots are completely submerged. Leave a little space at the top of the jar to allow for expansion during the sealing process.
Seal Jars: Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to ensure a proper seal. Secure the lids tightly onto the jars.
Cool and Store: Allow the jars to cool to room temperature before storing them in a cool, dark place. The flavors will continue to develop over time, so be patient and resist the temptation to open them too soon.
Enjoy: Once properly sealed and cooled, these dilled carrots are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a tasty snack, alongside sandwiches, or as a flavorful addition to salads and antipasto platters.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 170.4
Fat Content: 0.6g
Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 7143.7mg
Carbohydrate Content: 36.2g
Fiber Content: 6.5g
Sugar Content: 23.9g
Protein Content: 2.3g

Recipe Notes:

Variations: Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper. Additionally, you can experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique flavor profile.
Storage: Properly sealed jars of dilled carrots can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Once opened, store them in the refrigerator and consume within a few weeks for optimal flavor and texture.
Kid-Friendly: These dilled carrots are not only delicious but also kid-friendly! The tangy-sweet flavor is sure to appeal to even the pickiest eaters, making them a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your child’s diet.

Keywords:

Vegetable, Canadian, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Spring, Summer, Winter, Spicy, Canning, Easy, Inexpensive