Quick Pickled Garlic with Mediterranean Flavors π₯π§
Overview:
- Name: Quick Pickled Garlic with Mediterranean Flavors
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Recipe Source: Quick Pickles: Easy Recipes with Big Flavor by Chris Schlesinger, John Willoughby, and Dan George.
Description:
Chop up some of these delicious, pickled cloves and add to salads, or to your roasts. They pack a lot of flavor! This recipe offers a quick and easy method to infuse your garlic with Mediterranean flair.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 273.1
- Fat Content: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1337.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 51.7g
- Fiber Content: 4.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.9g
- Protein Content: 9.7g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup sherry wine
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 hot chili pepper
- 1 head of garlic
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, sherry wine, kosher salt, black peppercorns, bay leaf, and hot chili pepper, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring once or twice to dissolve the salt. |
| 2 | Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic (peeled and separated into cloves), and simmer for about 30 seconds. |
| 3 | Remove the saucepan from the heat and add fresh thyme and rosemary. |
| 4 | Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, uncovered. |
| 5 | Pour the pickling liquid into a jar with a nonreactive lid. |
| 6 | Cover tightly and let it stand at room temperature for at least a day before sampling one of the smaller cloves. |
| 7 | The flavor will improve steadily over the first few days as the liquid penetrates the garlic. |
| 8 | This pickle will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2 months or more. |
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve these pickled garlic cloves alongside your favorite Mediterranean dishes like grilled meats, salads, or antipasto platters.
- Incorporate them into sandwiches or wraps for an extra burst of flavor.
- Add chopped pickled garlic to pasta sauces or salad dressings for a unique twist.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality garlic for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the pickling liquid to your taste preferences.
- Make sure to use nonreactive cookware and storage containers to avoid any metallic taste in your pickles.
- Allow the pickled garlic to marinate for at least a day before consuming for optimal flavor development.
Enjoy your flavorful Quick Pickled Garlic with Mediterranean Flavors! π½οΈ
