Fresh Garlic vs Jarred Garlic

Ingredients

• 12 cloves Fresh Garlic Cloves (peeled; whole or sliced)
• 1 cup Water (filtered)
• 2 tsp Citric Acid (food‑grade)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (optional, for flavor)

Instructions

1. Prepare Garlic

   Peel the garlic cloves. Slice them thinly if you want faster flavor infusion, or leave whole for a crunchier texture.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sterilize Jar

   Place the jar and its lid in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes to sterilize, then remove and let dry on a clean towel.

   Time: PT5M

3. Make Brine

   Combine water, citric acid, and salt in the saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until dissolved, then remove from heat and let cool for a couple of minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

4. Pack Garlic into Jar

   Place the prepared garlic cloves into the sterilized jar, packing them tightly but without crushing.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Brine

   Pour the hot brine over the garlic, ensuring the cloves are fully submerged.

   Time: PT2M

6. Seal and Cool

   Close the jar with its lid and let it sit at room temperature until completely cool.

   Time: PT5M

7. Refrigerate

   Store the sealed jar in the refrigerator. For best flavor, wait at least 24 hours before using.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

5

Protein

0.2 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0.1 g