Saturday, February 7, 2009

Pickled Carrott Sticks

If you like dill pickles you will definitely like this recipe.

I had some locally grown farm and yes since I actually know the farm I know they are true Florida carrots and not off a boat at the nearby port. Anyway let me procede, I wanted something different to do with them and I found this recipe from smittenkitchen.com

1 lb. carrots, cut into 3 1/2 by 1/3 sticks
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup cider or plain vinegar (the former makes a sweeter, milder brine)
1/4 cup sugar
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons dill seeds or weed
1 1/2 tablespoons salt

Place carrots in a heatproof bowl. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Pour pickling liquid over carrots and cool, uncovered. Chill carrots, covered at least 1 day for flavors to develop.

Carrots keep, chilled in an airtight container 1 month.

I know know if Bugs Bunny would like it but my house sure did.

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