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Pickled Carrots

By Rhonda Parkinson, About.com

Feel free to increase the heat in this simple pickling recipe by adding 2 or 3 hot red chili peppers.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled Baby carrots, boiled for 10 minutes and drained

Preparation:

1. Boil the carrots for 10 minutes and drain in a colander.
2. Wash the carrots and place in a glass jar. Add the remaining 4 ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to make sure the sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour the mixture over the carrots, seal tight, and refrigerate. Wait at least 2 days to use.
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