Pickled Garlic
Pickled garlic is whole garlic cloves pickled in brine - which mellows its spicy flavor. Learn how to make pickled garlic at home with a few simple ingredients.
Servings 3 half pint
Ingredients
- 2 qt water 3
- 3 C garlic cloves peeled
Brine:
- 6 ea peppercorns
- 3 dried, hot chiles split
- 3 whole allspice
- 1 bay leaf torn into 3 pieces
- 1.5 C vinegar
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Add the water and garlic to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil for approx. 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
- Divide the coriander, peppercorns, chiles, allspice and bay leaf between 3 half pint jars.
- In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Ladle the hot brine over the garlic; allow 1/2" headspace. Add extra water or vinegar as necessary to top off jars. Wipe rims and center the lids as needed.
- Place the jars in the canner with simmering water. Ensure that the jars are completely covered with water. Once the water begins to boil, process the jars for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars and cool.
Notes
Processing time of 10 minutes is for altitudes of 1,000 ft or less. Note the changes for processing as necessary:
- Up to 3,000 feet: add 5 minutes
- 3,000 - 6,000 feet: add 10 minutes
- 6,001 - 8,000 feet: add 15 minutes
- 8,001 - 10,000 feet: add 20 minutes