Garlic appetizer for winter
Description
Homemade winter preserve. If you don't know yet, serve at the table or store in the pantry.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Choose large, firm garlic. Peel it and separate into cloves, trying not to damage them.
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Step 2
2. This is how they should look.
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Step 3
3. The recipe is for two jars, so put one bay leaf, one clove, and four peppercorns in each. Pack the jar tightly with garlic.
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Step 4
4. Pour boiling water over the garlic, seal the lids tightly, and leave overnight.
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Step 5
5. The next day, drain off the water. Add a spoonful or two of vinegar to each jar, and fill with chilled brine (made from 0.5 water, salt, and sugar). Sterilize for 5 minutes.
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Step 6
6. If your garlic is very young, sterilize for a minute or two, turn the jars upside down, wait until they cool, and then you can put them in the cellar.