Pickled Garlic

Pickling turns garlic mellow and slightly sweet.

In addition, you’ll need:

For an extra kick, crushed red pepper is optional.

What Is Pickled Garlic Good For?

Southern Living Pickled Garlic

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Both the garlic-flavored liquid and the garlic cloves may be used to add big flavor to various dishes.

you’re able to absolutely eat pickled garlic on its own for a flavor-packed snack.

Pouring pickling liquid over garlic for Pickled Garlic

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Obviously, pickled garlic has a strong garlicky taste, which balances nicely with a subtle vinegar flavor.

Fill a small saucepan with tap water to a depth of 2 inches.

Ingredients for Pickled Garlic in various measuring cups and bowls

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Bring to a boil over medium-high.

Add garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes.

Drain well, and transfer to a pint-size (16-ounce) glass or heatproof jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Cooked garlic sitting in a bowl of ice

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Bring to a boil over high, stirring often until sugar and salt are dissolved.

Pour hot vinegar mixture over garlic in jar.

Let stand, uncovered, until cooled to room temperature, about 45 minutes.

Brine for pickled garlic cooking in a metal saucepan

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Cover with lid, and refrigerate 8 hours.

Store in refrigerator up to 4 months.

Brine pouring over garlic in a glass jar

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Pickled garlic in an unsealed glass jar

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