pickled carrot sticks

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound
• , cut into 3 1/2- by 1/3-inch sticks
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup cider or plain vinegar (the former makes a sweeter, milder brine)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dill seeds*
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt