Pickled Carrot Sticks
Bright and tangy pickled carrot sticks offer a crisp, flavorful snack or side dish with a balance of sweetness and vinegar acidity. The mustard and celery seeds add aromatic complexity, making it perfect for picnics, salads, or as a zesty appetizer for those who enjoy bold flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook carrot sticks in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, and celery seed with 1/2 cup water. Bring to the boil.
- Add the cooked carrots to the saucepan; cover and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until carrots are tender but still crisp.
- Chill in the vinegar mixture overnight before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).