Refrigerator Rainbow Carrot Pickles Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook carrots in boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes; drain.
• Stir sugar, vinegar, and cloves together in a saucepan; drop in cinnamon stick and bring mixture to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolves.
• Transfer carrots to a bowl and pour syrup over carrots. Cover tightly; refrigerate until chilled and flavors have blended, 3 hours to overnight.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil, reduce the heat so the water simmers and add the garlic. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and salt, raise the heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves. Remove from the heat.
• In 2 clear 1-quart jars, place a few sprigs of dill. Divide the seeds and peppercorns between the jars. Using tongs, remove the garlic from the brine and place 5 cloves in each jar. Then pack the jars full of cucumbers, carrots, scallions or green beans, cauliflower and chiles. You want them to be tightly stuffed.
• Bring the brine back to a boil, pour it over the vegetables to cover completely, let cool, then cover and refrigerate. The pickles will taste good in just a few hours, better after a couple of days. And they'll keep for about 3 months.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Meanwhile, place the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. , Pour hot liquid over vegetables; cool. Transfer to jars, if desired; cover tightly. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.