Preserving Carrots | Ideas for a Fresh Crunch

In this video, I dive into all things carrots! From washing and scrubbing to preserving, I walk you through different methods I use to keep carrots fresh and crunchy for as long as possible. I try my homemade pickled carrots with ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and they turned out delicious—perfect for snacking or stir fries. I also share tips on canning carrots without them getting too soft, using pickle crisp to maintain their firmness, and how I store fresh carrots in water to last for months. Plus, I talk about different ways to freeze or shred carrots for soups, sauces, and more. If you have your own favorite methods for preserving carrots, I'd love to hear your ideas in the comments! Here's the video where I canned the pickled carrots ♥    • Sweet & Spicy Brine Recipe | Pickle all th...   --------------- 👕 Shop Our Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/1870sme... 🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: https://shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!) 🌱 MIGardener: https://migardener.com/1870 🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Gardens: https://greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SH... (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!) 🥒 Epic Gardening: https://glnk.io/73j50/8vn (Promo Code Shop1870 to get 5% off!) 🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: https://forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.4... (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off) 🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1... 🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: https://bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!) 🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Finds: https://amzn.to/3ihSgZP --------------- Mailing Address: That 1870's Homestead P.O. Box 179 Newport, MI 48166 --------------- ✅ Connect with Us 🐐 YouTube:    / @1870s   Facebook:   / 1870shomestead   Instagram:   / that_1870s_homestead   Pinterest:   / that1870s   EMAIL: [email protected] --------------- Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel --------------- 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Trying Pickled Carrots 01:42 Pickling Recipe Overview 02:26 Tips for Canning Carrots 03:41 Storing Fresh Carrots in Water 05:57 Roasting and Using Fresh Carrots 06:43 Freezing and Shredding Carrots 08:10 Grading and Canning Carrots 08:48 Pickle Crisp Experiment 09:28 Final Thoughts and Future Harvest Plans