Best 10 Pickled Carrots With Tarragon Recipes

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**Journey into a World of Tangy Delights: Explore a Trio of Pickled Carrot Recipes with a Tarragon Twist**

Step into a culinary adventure where carrots take center stage, transformed into a symphony of flavors through the art of pickling. This collection presents three distinct pickled carrot recipes, each infused with the unique essence of tarragon. Indulge in a delightful escapade as we explore these culinary creations that promise a burst of tangy, aromatic goodness in every bite. From the classic simplicity of the Traditional Pickled Carrots to the vibrant spice blend of the Indian-Spiced Pickled Carrots, and the elegant touch of the French-Style Pickled Carrots, these recipes cater to diverse palates and culinary preferences. Embark on a flavor-filled expedition and discover the extraordinary versatility of pickled carrots, adding a zesty touch to your meals and tantalizing your taste buds with every bite.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TARRAGON PICKLED CARROTS



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Tarragon and coriander infuse carrots with unexpected flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt
2 pounds carrots, peeled
2 cups white-wine vinegar
1 bunch fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
10 whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Quarter carrots lengthwise; cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to the ice-water bath. Drain well; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Bring 2 cups water, the vinegar, tarragon, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes. Pour brine over carrots; let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (pickles will keep 3 weeks more).

PICKLED TARRAGON BABY CARROTS



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Looking for the perfect side dish for dinner tonight? By pickling these baby carrots ahead of time you'll have a full-flavored vegetable to serve with the main course of your choice!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag (16 oz) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1/2 cup tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling. Add carrots; cook 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Drain carrots; immediately stir into mixture in bowl.
  • Cover tightly; refrigerate 24 hours to blend flavors, stirring once, before serving. Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TARRAGON PICKLED CARROTS



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Categories     Carrot     Brine     Tarragon     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt
2 pounds carrots, peeled
2 cups white-wine vinegar
1 bunch fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
10 whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Quarter the carrots lengthwise; cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to the ice-water bath. Drain well; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Bring 2 cups water, the vinegar, tarragon, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes. Pour the brine over the carrots; let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Transfer to airtight containers; refrigerate at least 1 week (and up to keep 3 weeks).

PICKLED CARROTS WITH GARLIC & CUMIN



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Preserve carrots for an easy storecupboard side to serve with Middle Eastern flavours - add a spoonful of harissa for extra heat

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Side dish

Time 35m

Yield Makes 4 x 450ml jars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1kg carrots
4 tsp coarse crystal sea salt
1 tbsp black peppercorns
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
10 cloves
few pieces of mace blades
1 tbsp cumin seeds
pinch of dried chilli flakes (optional)
2 bay leaves
½ tsp turmeric
6 sliced garlic cloves
700ml white wine vinegar , plus 3.5 tbsp
100g white sugar

Steps:

  • Peel 1kg carrots and cut into sticks or slices. Boil in generously salted water for 2 mins until just starting to soften, then drain.
  • To make the pickling vinegar, put the whole spices in a medium saucepan. Toast over a low heat until they begin to smell aromatic. Add the dried chilli flakes last, as these can easily catch. Add the bay, turmeric and garlic cloves, pour in all of the vinegar and sugar, let it dissolve, and bring to a simmer.
  • Pack the carrots into the jars, adding 1 tsp coarse crystal sea salt to each, cover with the hot vinegar and seal. Ready to eat in 2 weeks, or longer, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

TARRAGON CUCUMBER PICKLES



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Here is a quick and easy recipe for making pickles at home. They are good for eating on their own, or for giving a good crunch atop burgers.

Provided by Jane Sigal

Categories     quick, condiments

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 large tarragon sprigs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 bay leaves
4 cups plain rice wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers crosswise 1/4 inch thick, and pack into 2 quart-size jars. Divide tarragon, mustard seeds, peppercorns, coriander seeds and bay leaves between 2 double layers of cheesecloth. Tie into bundles with string.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar with sugar and bundles of pickling spices, and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour brine over cucumbers, pack bundles of pickling spices on top and let cool. Discard spices, close jars and refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably 3. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 55, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

BABY CARROTS WITH TARRAGON



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Carrot     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Tarragon     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bunches baby carrots (each about 8 ounces), peeled, trimmed 3 inches of stems left intact
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 3 teaspoons dried
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon, butter, vinegar and honey in heavy large skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until carrots are almost tender, about 12 minutes. Uncover; cook until carrots are tender and liquid is reduced to glaze, about 6 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon.

QUICK PICKLES WITH TARRAGON



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This is an easy recipe for pickles you can keep in the fridge for a month.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound sliced Kirby cucumbers
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 clove garlic
A few sprigs dill
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Toss cucumbers with 2 tablespoons salt. Chill 1 hour. Rinse and drain. Combine water, vinegar, pickling spice, 2 teaspoons salt, garlic, dill, and sugar. Stir to dissolve. Add cucumbers and chill in a quart container overnight (or up to 1 month).

VINEGAR PICKLED CARROTS



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Tasty pickled carrots are easy to prepare and sure to please everyone, maybe even your favorite bunny!

Provided by sal

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 12h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup water
8 large carrots, diced

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, mix distilled white vinegar, white sugar, salt, pepper and water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Place the carrots in sterile containers. Cover with the vinegar solution. Seal the containers, refrigerate and marinate carrots 12 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 85.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TARRAGON CARROTS



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Crisp carrots are treated to a lovely tarragon and butter sauce in this fresh-tasting recipe from Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. "The kitchen always smells so wonderful when I prepare this dish," Shirley relates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 medium carrots, julienned
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add butter; stir to coat. Sprinkle with tarragon.

Nutrition Facts :

PICKLED CARROTS



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The trick to pickled carrots is cooking them just long enough to retain a harvest-fresh "snap." These tangy treats are terrific for perking up a buffet table or relish tray or serving alongside a hearty sandwich. -Cecilia Grondin, Grand Falls, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound carrots, cut into 3-inch julienne strips
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), broken
3 whole cloves
1 tablespoon mustard seed

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl and set aside., In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, whole cloves and mustard seed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool; pour over the carrots., Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Discard cloves and cinnamon. Serve carrots with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips for Making Pickled Carrots with Tarragon:

- Choose fresh, tender carrots for pickling. Avoid carrots that are limp or have blemishes. - Use a variety of colors of carrots for a more visually appealing pickle. - Peel and slice the carrots thinly so that they will pickle evenly. - Use a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid for storing the pickles. - Make sure to sterilize the jar and lid before using them to prevent contamination. - Use a combination of vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to create the pickling liquid. - Add spices and herbs, such as tarragon, mustard seeds, and bay leaves, to the pickling liquid for extra flavor. - Bring the pickling liquid to a boil, then let it cool slightly before pouring it over the carrots. - Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before eating. - The pickles will keep for several months in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Pickled carrots with tarragon are a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that can be used to add flavor and crunch to a variety of dishes. They are a great way to use up extra carrots and are also a healthy and affordable snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own pickled carrots with tarragon at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy carrots, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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