AIP Friendly Ginger & Turmeric Pickled Carrots
These vibrant pickled carrots are bright, tangy, and packed with warming flavor from fresh ginger and golden turmeric — the kind of condiment that makes everything on your plate more exciting. The brine comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and the whole batch yields 8 servings, so you'll have plenty to snack on throughout the week. Following an autoimmune protocol means navigating a lot of store-bought products with questionable additives and preservatives, but this recipe keeps things clean with a short, whole-food ingredient list you can feel confident about. Apple cider vinegar, honey, and sea salt do the heavy lifting in the brine, while smashed garlic and optional fresh thyme add depth without straying outside the boundaries of the protocol. The carrots stay satisfyingly crisp at the 45-minute mark, or you can let them mellow into a deeper tang over 4 to 6 hours — both versions are genuinely delicious. Tuck them alongside grilled proteins, pile them onto lettuce wraps, or eat them straight from the jar as a quick, crunchy snack.
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8 servings
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks or coins
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/3 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pack the carrot sticks tightly into a clean 1-quart mason jar (or divide between two 16-oz jars). Tuck the garlic cloves, ginger slices, and thyme sprigs, if using, in among the carrots.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, salt, and turmeric in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt are fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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