Pickled Garlic Scapes or Garlic Whistles |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This year was my first time experiencing garlic scapes. I grilled some, added some to a salad, and made this lovely recipe. These are great with barbecue or any other way you might enjoy a garlic-y pickle. Cook time does not include cooling time. Ingredients:
3/4-1 lb garlic scape |
1 cup water |
1 cup cider vinegar (5% acidity) |
1 cup white vinegar (5% acidity) |
2 teaspoons kosher salt |
1 teaspoon sugar |
2 teaspoons pickling spices |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon peppercorn (whole) |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (whole) |
Directions:
1. Wash garlic scapes and remove blossoms and any woody ends. Cut each scape into 2-3 sections.
2. Bring 3-4 quarts of water to a boil. Blanch scapes for 2 1/2-3 minutes in boiling water. Drain & dump into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again & add to a clean quart jar.
3. Add water, vinegars, salt, sugar & pickling spice to small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
4. Add peppercorns & mustard seed to jar with scapes.
5. When brine has come to a boil remove from heat and pour over scapes in the jar.
6. Add lid and allow to come to room temperature. Refrigerate for 3 days before eating. Will last about a month refrigerated. Could also be sealed in a water bath for longer term storage (but I've not tried this).
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