Pickled Garlic
Tender garlic cloves pickled in a balanced brine of apple cider vinegar, water, salt, and sugar with warming aromatic spices. These jars develop vibrant tang and crunchy texture after two weeks.
Ingredients
Garlic
- 2 lb garlic cloves peeled
Brine Ingredients
- 2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Aromatics
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 1 tsp peppercorns whole
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Prepare Jars
- Place peeled garlic cloves into two sterilized 16-ounce jars, leaving ½ inch headspace.2 lb garlic cloves
Make Brine
- In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, kosher salt, and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 2 minutes, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp kosher salt
Add Spices & Jar
- Divide bay leaf, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes evenly between the jars. Pour the hot brine over the garlic, maintaining ½ inch headspace.2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 bay leaf bay leaf, 2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp kosher salt
Pickle
- Seal jars, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 weeks before tasting.
Notes
Personal Testing Note #1: Blanching peeled cloves in boiling water for 8 seconds eased the peeling process.
Personal Testing Note #2: Simmer the brine just 2 minutes to avoid overly soft cloves.
Personal Testing Note #3: Refrigerate for at least 2 weeks; around week 3 the flavor deepens to a buttery tang.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cloveCalories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1g
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