Pickled Carrot Sticks

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, cut into 3 1/2- by 1/3-inch sticks
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup cider or plain vinegar (the former makes a sweeter, milder brine)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dill seeds*
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt

Preparation

Step 1

Place carrots in a heatproof bowl. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Pour pickling liquid over carrots and cool, uncovered. Chill carrots, covered, at least 1 day for flavors to develop.

Carrots keep, chilled in an airtight container, 1 month.