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Pickled Garlic Recipe

Tangy Homemade Pickled Garlic Recipe for Flavor Lovers

This pickled garlic recipe transforms garlic bulbs into tangy bites, perfect for enhancing various dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 cloves
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 10
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic
  • 1 pound Fresh Garlic Cloves Aimed for 40-50 cloves
For the Brine
  • 1 cup Distilled White Vinegar 5% acidity preferred
  • 1 cup Water Equal parts with vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Pickling Salt To enhance flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sugar Optional; to taste
For Flavor Enhancements
  • Spices/Herbs Black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, dill, or bay leaves
  • Optional Extras Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary, or jalapeños

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Glass jars
  • bowl
  • Dishwasher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Refrigerator Pickled Garlic
  1. Peel approximately 1 pound of fresh garlic cloves. Discard any damaged cloves and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. Add 1-2 tablespoons of pickling salt and optional sugar, heating until a gentle boil.
  3. Sterilize glass jars and pack the peeled garlic cloves tightly, leaving about half an inch at the top. Sprinkle in chosen spices and herbs if desired.
  4. Pour the boiling brine over the packed garlic, ensuring cloves are submerged. Wipe any spills before sealing jars.
  5. Allow jars to cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Place in refrigerator and let rest for at least a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cloveCalories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy up to three months of bold, tangy flavors with your homemade pickled garlic, perfect for enhancing meals.

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