Laras Persian Pickled Garlic Recipes

LAURA'S PICKLED GARLIC

Steps:

• Trim the tops from the heads of garlic. Peel off all but one layer of the outer skin. Set aside.
• In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf, chile peppers and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, and continue to boil for another 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand overnight at room temperature.
• Transfer to a clean jar. Strain the brine into the jar with the garlic so that the heads are completely covered. Discard the solids. Cover and store in the refrigerator until using. It will keep for 6 to 8 weeks. To keep longer, store in sterile jars and process in a hot water bath for at least 10 minutes to seal the jars.

PERSIAN SUGAR-PICKLED GARLIC

Steps:

• Separate garlic cloves, but do not peel.
• Place all ingredients in a large heavy-bottom saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Transfer to a large glass or ceramic jar large enough to hold garlic and the liquid.
• Tightly seal.
• Refrigerate at least 1 month before serving.
• The garlic improves with age for as long as 15 years.

LARA'S PERSIAN PICKLED GARLIC

Steps:

• Combine the water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, coriander seed and ginger root in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil over high heat and then simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Place the garlic in a one quart glass jar and pour the slightly cooled brine over it. Cool to room temperature and cover tightly. Refrigerate for 3 days for a mildly pickled garlic or for up to 10 days for an intensely flavored one. Serve as a condiment with rich meat or as a selection in an assortment of mezes.

IRANIAN SUGAR PICKLED GARLIC

Steps:

• Place garlic cloves in a medium bowl, first cutting the large cloves in half. Mix in the red bell pepper.
• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, place the vinegar and white sugar. Place ground dry mustard and celery seed in the liquid mixture. Add salt and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and peppers. Continue boiling 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Place garlic and peppers in sterile container to within 1 inch of the top. Fill with remaining liquid to within 1/4 inch from the top. Seal and store in the refrigerator approximately three weeks before serving.
• Note:.
• If you blanch the garlic you won't have to wait the whole three weeks.

GREAT GRANDPA'S GARLIC PICKLES

Steps:

• Pour the jar of pickles and the liquid into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar, hot pepper sauce, garlic and red pepper. Return to the pickle jar and refrigerate for at least 1 day before serving to soak up the flavors.