Quick Pickled Garlic
Quick Pickled Garlic is a vibrant and flavorful addition to your culinary repertoire. This quick and easy recipe transforms ordinary garlic cloves into a tangy, crunchy treat that can enhance a variety of dishes. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or enjoyed straight from the jar, these pickles are both delicious and nutritious. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, you’ll have a jar of zesty garlic ready to elevate your meals in no time. Plus, the health benefits of garlic make this snack not just tasty but also good for you!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings (32 cloves) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Global
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 heads garlic
- 1.5 cups white vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or substitute)
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Peel and trim the garlic cloves, then pack them tightly into a glass jar.
- In a small pot, combine white vinegar, water, kosher salt, sugar, peppercorns, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until mixed.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until boiling; stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 2-3 minutes before pouring it over the packed garlic in the jar until fully covered.
- Seal with a lid and refrigerate for at least 2-3 weeks for optimal flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cloves (30g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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