This recipe for Pickled Garlic is quick and easy, but each clove packs a zesty, flavorful punch that adds a bit of garlicky bite to any meal you add it to. It’s also delicious straight from the jar!
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Making Pickled Garlic is a quick and easy process, but it produces an incredibly flavorful result.
They taste delicious served on salads, sandwiches, soups, and more. Try Pickled Garlic with a Caesar Salad, Veggie Sandwich, or Tomato Basil Salad.
Pickled Garlic is a healthy addition to any meal, and they pack a punch of flavor with a spicy bite too. I recommend trying this simple recipe if you are interested in finding new ways to elevate everyday dishes.
Why This Recipe Works
Pickled Garlic cloves are quick and easy to prepare. The recipe only requires 4 ingredients.
This recipe is healthy and low in calories, however pickled garlic adds a ton of flavor!
This is a very versatile addition to many meals. While they are delicious right out of the jar, you can also chop them up use them on dishes like fish tacos, burgers, salad, pizza and flatbread, sandwiches, pitas, wraps, and kofta.
How To Make Pickled Garlic
Ingredients
- Garlic: you will need about 4 to 5 whole heads of garlic. I like to buy the bags of already peeled garlic to make this recipe even easier.
- Distilled Vinegar: you can use other types of vinegars to change the flavor slightly. Apple cider or rice wine vinegar are great alternatives.
- Salt: pickling salt will give you the best results but kosher salt without additives can be used, as can table salt.
- Sugar
The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Peel the garlic.
Create!
Place the garlic in a clean 16 ounce canning jar or glass jar with a lid.
Bring the vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil in a sauce pan. Once the salt and sugar are dissolved, remove the pan from the heat.
Pour the hot vinegar over the garlic cloves.
Place the lid on the jar and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before using, though this garlic is best after a week or two.
Present!
Serve, as desired.
Tips and Techniques
- You can use different types of vinegar to enhance the flavor of pickled shallots.
- You can also add herbs and spices to your pickled garlic. Some great options are dill, coriander or red pepper flakes for a spicy pickled garlic.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 2-3 weeks. Please note that the garlic may turn blue or green due to an interaction between enzymes and the amino acids in the garlic.
FAQ’s
How Long Does Pickled Garlic Last?
Pickled garlic will last weeks in the refrigerator. They are at their best quality .
Recipes To Use With Pickled Garlic
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Pickled Garlic
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 heads garlic (peeled)
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar (or apple cider or rice wine vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon pickling salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place the garlic in a clean 16 ounce canning jar or glass jar with a lid.4 to 5 heads garlic
- Bring the vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil in a sauce pan. Once the salt and sugar are dissolved, remove the pan from the heat.1 1/2 cups white vinegar, 1 teaspoon pickling salt, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Pour the hot vinegar over the garlic cloves.
- Place the lid on the jar and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before using, though this garlic is best after a week or two.
- Serve as desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- You can often buy already peeled garlic in bags at the grocery store to save you from having to peel it yourself.
- You can use different types of vinegar to enhance the flavor of pickled shallots.
- You can also add herbs and spices to your pickled garlic. Some great options are dill, coriander or red pepper flakes for a spicy pickled garlic.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 2-3 weeks. Please note that the garlic may turn blue or green due to an interaction between enzymes and the amino acids in the garlic.
Hayley Dhanecha says
I’ve got plenty of garlic in my pantry, going to pickle them as I am going away on holiday and don’t want my garlic to go bad! Great recipe
Christy says
I have a family favourite pizza recipe that calls for pickled garlic and this is my go-to pickled garlic recipe! I love to have lots on hand because you really can use it for SO many different recipes. It’s just a flavor bomb!
Jenny says
This is very informative; I enjoyed reading your post. We have never pickled garlic. I am curious to try this, it looks doable, and I want to taste the garlic. Thank you.
Claire says
My partner has recently gotten into all things pickles and they were just over the moon when I made these. The brine-to-garlic taste is spot on. We’ll absolutely be making these again!
Veronika says
Such a great idea to pickle garlic cloves! Going to try to make it next week, and then use it in my meal 😉
Leslie says
Making pickled garlic doesn’t get easier than this. I appreciate you sharing how easy this is!
Tammy says
I’ve never had pickled garlic before this sounds like a wonderful recipe to try! It would go perfectly with a lot of grilling recipes and salads too for the summer months ahead!
Megane says
Thanks so much for creating this recipe. We had so much garlic this year and this is just the most delicious way to preserve some of it. Thanks for sharing.
Sean says
I have put garlic in my jar of pickled cucumbers for additional flavor but I had never thought to just pickle garlic, They were so good and flavorful I will be making this again.
Bernice says
My whole family are pickle heads… and love anything pickled! I always include a few cloves in each jar and it’s usually a fight over who gets them. If I did a whole jar like this, everyone would be happy!