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Escovitch Carrots

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 4 tbsp agave
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 1 shallot sliced thin
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1/2 scotch bonnet sliced thin
  • 1 1/2 lb carrots
  • Drizzle olive oil

Equipment & Utensils

  • Wide mouth measuring jug
  • Large baking tray
  • Long serving dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Tongs

Instructions

  • Place grapeseed oil, vinegar, pineapple juice and agave in a wide mouth measuring jug and whisk to combine.
  • Add garlic, shallot, ginger, scotch bonnet and mix thoroughly, then set dressing aside.
  • Scrub carrots clean, then dry with paper towels and then place in one layer on a baking tray.
  • Generously drizzle carrots with olive oil, then place in a preheated oven at 375.
  • Cook for 35-40 mins until you can easily pierce carrots with a fork.
  • Remove carrots from oven, then pour 1/4 cup of the dressing over the carrots.
  • With some tongs, grab the pickled garlic, shallots, ginger and scotch bonnet from the dressing and distribute on top of the carrots.
  • Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the pickled ingredients have wilted.
  • Remove from oven, then place in serving dish.
  • Add another 1/4 cup of the dressing, then cover with aluminum foil to keep warm and allow to sit for 5-10 mins before serving.