Chilly Dilly Carrots Recipes

PICKLED DILLY CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of water to a boil in which to blanch the carrots.
• Prepare 1 pint and a half jar, or 2 12-ounce jelly jars. Place lid(s) in a small pot of water and bring to the barest bubble to soften sealing compound.
• Peel carrots and trim to fit jars. Cut into thin sticks.
• When the water comes to a boil, drop in the carrots and cook for either 90 seconds if you plan on canning your pickles, or 3 minutes if you're making them as refrigerator pickles.
• When time is up, remove carrots from water and run under cold water to stop cooking.
• Combine vinegar, water and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Place spices and garlic cloves into the bottom of the jar or jars.
• Pack carrots sticks upright in jar(s).
• Pour the boiling brine over the carrots, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Tap jar(s) gentle to remove air bubbles.
• Wipe the rims and apply the lids and rings.
• If you're canning the pickles, process them for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• When time is up, remove jar(s) from canner and let cool.
• Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerator pickles should be placed in the fridge as soon as the jars are cool.
• Let pickles rest in pickling liquid for at least 48 hours before eating.

DILLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel carrots and cut into 3/4 inch thick sticks, 1 inch (2.5 cm) shorter than jar. To prepare pickling liquid,.
• combine vinegar, water and salt in a nonreactive Dutch oven.
• Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve salt. In each hot sterilized jar, place 3 clove garlic, 1 head dill, and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper flakes.
• Pack carrot sticks into jars and place a.
• second head of dill on top.
• Pour boiling pickling liquid over carrots, leaving 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) headspace. Remove air.
• bubbles with a narrow rubber spatula or plastic knife.
• Add additional pickling liquid, if required, to maintain headspace.
• Wipe jar rims thoroughly with a clean damp cloth. Seal.

HONEY DILL CARROTS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, cook carrots, covered, in about 2 inches of water for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
• Add honey and dill; stir until coated.
• Drain off any excess water; stir in butter to coat.
• *Note: I usually use bagged whole baby carrots because it's faster and easier. I also double or triple the recipe for family gatherings.

SWEET DILLY BEANS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• If necessary, trim ends of beans so they will just fit into pint jars when inserted lengthwise.
• Pare carrots and cut into sticks that are about the size of the beans.
• Into a large saucepan, turn the beans and the carrots; add enough boiling water so it comes up about 2 inches; bring to a boil; boil just until vegetables are tender--about 15 minutes; drain.
• Into a medium saucepan, put the sugar, vinegar, 2 cups water, and the dill; bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Pack the beans and carrots lengthwise in 4 pint jars; cover with the hot sugar-vinegar mixture, leaving 1/2-inch head space.
• Place jars on a rack in a large pan, add hot water to cover jars by at least 1 inch.
• Bring water to a boil, then keep at a gentle, steady boil 20 minutes.
• Remove to cool.

MAPLE DILL CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a skillet and pour in just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer until water has evaporated and the carrots are tender. Stir in butter, brown sugar, dill, salt, and pepper.

CHILLY DILLY CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a small saucepan and cover with water; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a small bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over carrots. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

CHILLY DILLY CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• To make the soup, combine chicken broth, carrots, and potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, over medium high heat.
• Add whole, uncut herbs to pot and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium to medium low to simmer, uncovered, until carrots and potatoes are tender, 13 to 15 minutes; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Remove herbs and discard.
• Remove peels from potatoes, add butter, and puree soup with an immersion blender; or remove carrots, peeled potatoes, butter, and enough broth to a blender or food processor to puree.
• Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate, at least 2 hours and up to 48 hours.
• Soup can be thinned with a little water when serving, if desired.
• To make the garnish, combine yogurt, chopped dill, and chopped chives in a small bowl; season with salt, if desired.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 48 hours.
• To serve, ladle soup into individual serving bowls and top with a couple of teaspoons of the herbed yogurt; partially swirl yogurt into soup.
• Garnish with a sprig of dill.