Basic Quick Pickle Brine

Name: Basic Quick Pickle Brine
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 cups apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 cup sugar; 1 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 10 medium carrots (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 peeled; 1 quartered; 1 sliced crosswise into 3-inch segments

From the kitchen of Carly

Tangy, crisp pickled carrots that come together in minutes. Apple cider vinegar and mustard seeds create a bright brine that transforms raw carrots into a snappy, versatile condiment. Ready to eat in just two hours.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 cups apple cider vinegar
11/2 cup sugar
12 tablespoons kosher salt
11 tablespoon black peppercorns
11 tablespoon mustard seeds
110 medium carrots (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1peeled
1quartered
1sliced crosswise into 3-inch segments

Instructions

Bring vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
Place carrots in a heatproof resealable container or jar (divide among several containers if necessary). Pour hot brining liquid over carrots. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.