1 pound baby carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
2½ cups white distilled vinegar
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup water
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup kosher salt
¼ cup yellow mustard seeds, toasted
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red chile flakes
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black peppercorns
1 lemon, sliced
1 bay leaf, torn
1 thyme sprig
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower and carrots. In a medium saucepan, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil. Cook until the sugar and salt dissolve, 2 minutes, then pour the mixture over the carrots and cauliflower. Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to quart containers and refrigerate overnight. The pickles are best after 2 days and will last in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.