PICKLED CARROT SLICES

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A garlicky spiced brine lends depth to these pickled carrot slices, and a final sprinkling of fresh dill adds spark.

Provided by David Tanis

Time 30m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
4 cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
6 garlic cloves, sliced
6 small dried red hot peppers
1 pound medium carrots, peeled, in 1/4-inch diagonal slices
2 tablespoons freshly snipped dill, for garnish

Steps:

In stainless steel pot, make brine: combine vinegar, sugar, salt, cloves, bay leaf, caraway, coriander, garlic and hot peppers. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a brisk simmer and add carrots. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until still quite firm. Remove carrots and spread out to cool on platter or baking sheet. Let brine come to room temperature. Put carrots in glass or plastic container, and pour brine over them. Let marinate several hours, refrigerated. May be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days. Serve sprinkled with fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 178, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 521 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams, TransFat 0 grams