Ingredients
Pickled Garlic
1 cup peeled garlic cloves
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
herbs and spices, like rosemary, thyme, or red pepper flakes
Pickled Garlic Aioli
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp finely chopped pickled garlic
1 tsp lemon juice
salt
pepper
Instructions
Pickled Garlic
1-Start by peeling the garlic cloves: Start by peeling the garlic cloves. You can either buy pre-peeled cloves or peel them yourself.
2-In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar,: In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
3-Place the peeled garlic cloves in a: Place the peeled garlic cloves in a clean, sterilized glass jar. Add any optional herbs or spices for flavor.
4-Carefully pour the hot brine mixture over: Carefully pour the hot brine mixture over the garlic cloves in the jar, ensuring they are completely submerged.
5-Allow the jar to cool to room: Allow the jar to cool to room temperature. Once cool, seal the jar with an airtight lid.
6-Store the sealed jar in the refrigerator: Store the sealed jar in the refrigerator for at least one week to allow the flavors to develop. The longer you wait, the more intense the flavor will become.
Pickled Garlic Aioli
7-In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped pickled garlic, and lemon juice.
8-Mix well until all the ingredients are: Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
9-Season with salt and pepper to taste: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
10-Serve this Pickled Garlic Aioli as a: Serve this Pickled Garlic Aioli as a dipping sauce for roasted vegetables, seafood, or as a flavorful spread for sandwiches.
