Basic Quick Pickle Brine

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

6 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

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.
2

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.