Quick Cucumber And Carrot Pickle Food

CUCUMBER AND CARROT PICKLE

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water to a boil. Combine the shallots, cucumber, carrot and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium heatproof bowl. Carefully pour over the boiling water. Stir to mix evenly then let stand for 20 minutes.
• Drain the vegetables in a colander, pressing them to remove excess liquid, then transfer them to a bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar, chile and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve then refrigerate until ready to use, at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.

CARROT AND CUCUMBER REFRIGERATOR PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large glass jar or bowl, arrange alternating layers of cucumbers and carrots. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, the water, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and peppercorns. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring constantly, just until sugar dissolves.
• Remove from heat; pour mixture over vegetables, and let cool completely. Cover tightly, and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.

QUICK CUCUMBER CARROT PICKLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients except pepper. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Drain. Season vegetables to taste with pepper.
• Let pickle cool, then chill, covered, at least 4 hours.
• Make ahead: Up to 3 days, chilled.