Pickled Garlic

Name: Pickled Garlic
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 lb garlic cloves, peeled; 1.5 cups water; 1.5 cups distilled white vinegar; 4 tsp pickling salt; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp dill seeds; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves

Crisp whole garlic cloves steeped in a dill and peppercorn brine. This traditional relish mellows raw garlic pungency into a tangy, savory condiment.

25 minEasyServes 1625 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb garlic cloves, peeled
1.5 cups water
1.5 cups distilled white vinegar
4 tsp pickling salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp dill seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 bay leaves

Instructions

1

Pack 1 lb peeled garlic cloves, 1 tsp dill seeds, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 2 bay leaves tightly into clean glass jars.
2

Combine 1.5 cups water, 1.5 cups distilled white vinegar, 4 tsp pickling salt, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
3

Bring the brine to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar fully dissolve.
4

Pour the hot liquid over the garlic mixture in the jars, leaving half an inch of headspace.
5

Seal the jars tightly and let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least two weeks.

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Questions

Is Pickled Garlic low-carb?

A serving of Pickled Garlic carries 5 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 25 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 5 percent.

How many calories are in Pickled Garlic?

One serving (the recipe makes 16) is about 25 calories, with 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 290 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Pickled Garlic?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Pickled Garlic within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pickled Garlic?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Halved, the garlic drops from 1 lb to 1/2 lb; doubled, it is 2 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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