Firecrackers - Alton Brown

Ingredients

• 16 ounces mini carrots
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 dried chilies