For a time back in '02, we had a carrot festival, of sorts. I published one gal's pickled carrots recipe, and that was followed by four or five others. Here is Judy McCracken's version.

Judy is a friend of years and years. She and Art summer in Michigan and winter in Florida near us.

Judy Mc Marinated Carrots

3 # carrots-cut up
Cook w/ salt and 4 or 5 bay leaves until tender and crisp....Drain and take
out bay leaves.

In a little bowl combine:

1 c white vinegar
1/4 c sugar
2 T salt
some hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
about 1/4 tsp oregano

1. Into carrots, cut 2 onions and put in 4 or 5 fresh hot peppers w/o seeds
(use gloves)
2. Pour vinegar mix over carrots and marinate 6 to 8 hours or overnight