Pickled Carrot Sticks for your Winter Dish!

Monday, August 25, 2025

Bright, tangy, and addictive — these quick-pickled carrot sticks are the snack you’ll keep sneaking from the jar.

Pickled Carrot Sticks for your Winter Dish!

Carrot sticks might feel like the poster child for boring healthy snacks, but give them a tangy twist and they’ll instantly become irresistible. These pickled carrot sticks are crisp, zesty, and full of flavor — the kind of snack you’ll reach for again and again. With a brine infused with vinegar, garlic, dill, and spices, plain old carrots are transformed into something snack-worthy enough to disappear straight from the jar.

The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make. A quick simmer of vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices is all it takes to create the brine. Once poured over the carrots, time does the rest — in just a day, they’re perfectly pickled, ready to brighten up snack plates, sandwiches, or even a cheese board.

Whether you’re new to pickling or looking for a fresh way to enjoy vegetables, this recipe is a perfect starting point. Make one jar, and you’ll quickly find yourself asking: what else can I pickle?

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (455 g) carrots, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 3 1/2- by 1/3-inch sticks

  • 1 cup (235 ml) water

  • 1 cup (235 ml) cider vinegar or plain vinegar (cider for a milder, sweeter brine)

  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar

  • 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed

  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) kosher salt

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dill seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, or a mix

Instructions

  1. Place prepared carrot sticks in a clean, heatproof jar.

  2. In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and spices. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar and salt dissolve, about 2 minutes.

  3. Pour the hot brine over the carrots. Let cool, uncovered.

  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 day to allow flavors to develop.

  5. Store chilled in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

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Recipe Notes & Variations

  • For a spicier version, add thin slices of fresh hot peppers to the jar.

  • Fresh dill sprigs add a more traditional pickle flavor.

  • Rainbow carrots look beautiful before pickling, but their colors bleed, turning the brine pink. Stick to orange carrots for a cleaner look.

  • Adjust sweetness and saltiness to taste — less sugar for a sharper pickle, more for balance.



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