Persian Sugar-Pickled Garlic

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Title: PERSIAN SUGAR-PICKLED GARLIC
Categories: Herb/spice, Relishes, Garlic
Yield: 1 servings

4 Heads garlic
2 c Red wine vinegar
2 c Water
1 c Sugar
6 Whole cloves (the spice)
2 tb Black peppercorns

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

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