Tangy Pickled Garlic Scapes Recipe
Tangy Pickled Garlic Scapes Recipe are the curly green shoots from garlic plants. They have a mild garlic flavor with a crisp texture.
Equipment
- 2 clean glass jars (16 oz each)
- Medium saucepan
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Jar lifter (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh garlic scapes
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash garlic scapes thoroughly under cold water.
- Trim tough ends from each scape.
- Cut scapes into 4-inch pieces.
- Toss cut scapes with salt.
- Let salted scapes sit for 30 minutes.
- Rinse scapes and pat them dry.
- Pack scapes tightly into clean jars.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar in saucepan.
- Add salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, pepper flakes.
- Bring brine mixture to rolling boil.
- Pour hot brine over packed scapes.
- Leave half-inch headspace in jars.
- Seal jars and let them cool.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
Notes
- Choose young, tender scapes for best results
- Cut scapes uniformly for even pickling
- Use filtered water for clearer brine
- Adjust sugar to taste preference
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 months