Ingredients
4 heads garlic
2 cup red wine vinegar
2 cup water
1 cup sugar
6 whole cloves (the spice)
2 tbsp black peppercorns
Directions
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 moderate 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.
From: "Garlic" by Janet Hazen (Chronicle Books). Typed for you by
Karen Mintzias
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Vegetable
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