Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
One of the simplest lacto-fermented recipes you can make. This process changes the flavor and the texture of the garlic, bringing out the richness and diminishing the heat. Eat it cooked, raw, or plain!
As with most recipes there are many variations for pickling garlic. This one is quick and easy with balsamic vinegar adding a touch of sweetness. The pickling juices can be used in homemade salad dressings when the garlic is gone.
This french pickled garlic was my first foray into the wild world of pickling, and now I'm hooked! The garlic's bite is soothed by the floral, herbaceous pickling solution, meaning you could eat the cloves whole! These are addicting!
Curly, bright green, funky and it's a vegetable! Learn how to pickle garlic scapes with mustard seed, coriander, and a few chili flakes. They won't last long after you taste your first one!