Description
Tangy, mellow pickled garlic cloves preserved in a simple vinegar brine with subtle sweetness and warm spice. Perfect for adding bold flavor to salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh garlic bulbs, about 40 to 45 cloves, peeled
- 1 ½ cups white distilled vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 whole bay leaves
Instructions
- Clean and thoroughly dry a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the white distilled vinegar, filtered water, granulated sugar, kosher salt, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- Place the peeled garlic cloves into the clean glass jar, packing them snugly without crushing.
- Carefully pour the warm brine over the garlic cloves, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Allow the jar to cool to room temperature, then seal tightly with the lid.
- Refrigerate for at least 48 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Always ensure garlic cloves remain fully submerged in the brine.
- The flavor deepens after several days of refrigeration.
- The brine can be used in salad dressings or marinades.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickled garlic, homemade pickled garlic, garlic condiment, refrigerator pickles, tangy garlic cloves