Description
Pickled Garlic is a tangy, spicy, and savory condiment that’s easy to make at home. Perfect for adding bold flavor to sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards, or as a zesty snack straight from the jar, this recipe is a viral favorite and a must-try for garlic lovers.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peeled garlic cloves
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickling Liquid
- In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer the Garlic
- Add peeled garlic cloves and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cool the Mixture
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to a Jar
- Place garlic and liquid into a clean, airtight jar. Ensure garlic is fully submerged.
- Refrigerate and Wait
- Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or ideally 48–72 hours for best flavor.
Notes
- Sterilize Jars: Boil jars and lids to extend shelf life.
- Adjust Spice Level: Add or reduce red pepper flakes to taste.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated and consume within 2–3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 clove
- Calories: 10 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg