How to Make Pickled Garlic

Ingredients

• 10 cloves Peeled Garlic Cloves (store‑bought, fresh, peeled)
• 1 cup Water (room temperature)
• 1 cup White Distilled Vinegar (5% acidity, unflavored)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (fine or kosher salt)
• 1.5 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (optional, balances acidity)

Instructions

1. Prepare Garlic

   Gather the peeled garlic cloves and set them aside.

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2. Add Garlic to Jar

   Place the garlic cloves into a clean glass jar, leaving a little headspace at the top.

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3. Make Brine

   In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup water, 1 cup white distilled vinegar, 1 tsp salt, and 1.5 tbsp sugar (if using). Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve completely.

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4. Combine Garlic and Brine

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

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5. Seal and Shake

   Close the jar tightly with its lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to mix the flavors.

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6. Refrigerate

   Place the sealed jar in the refrigerator. Let it sit for at least 24 hours; flavor improves after 3 days.

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   Temperature: 4°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories

10

Protein

0.3 g

Carbohydrates

2 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0.3 g