Easy Quick Pickled Garlic Recipe
This quick pickled garlic recipe is a fast and easy way to create a delicious garnish for casseroles, grazing boards, homemade salad dressings/marinades and more. This 25-minute flavor-packed recipe will become your new go-to homemade condiment.
Ingredients
Brine Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp pickling salt
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1/2 tsp mustard seed
- 1 tsp dill seeds
- 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
Other Ingredients
- 12 heads garlic {cloves separated and peeled}
- 5 dried chilies {optional}
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the brine in a stainless steel saucepan.2 1/2 cups white vinegar, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp pickling salt, 1 tbsp white sugar, 1/2 tsp celery seed, 1/2 tsp mustard seed, 1 tsp dill seeds, 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
- Bring to a boil for 1 minute, and then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
- Pack garlic and (optional) dried chilies into jar(s) and cover garlic fully with the brine.12 heads garlic, 5 dried chilies
- Cover and transfer to the refrigerator, and let the jars sit for 1 week before sampling.
Notes
- You need to use canning or pickling salt for this recipe, or there is a chance that your pickled garlic will turn blue.
- Makes 4 cups of pickled garlic, which is 1 quart, 2 pints, or 4 half-pints.