If you have the same passion for garlic as we do, you will be overjoyed to discover how to preserve it for a whole year! By enhancing its inherent antibacterial qualities, this approach not only preserves garlic but also makes it a potent health enhancer. Here's how to use a simple, tried-and-true method to preserve your garlic for up to a year.
Ingredients Required:
Two kilograms of fresh garlic, peeled and cleaned
For its preservation properties, use 1.5 cups (300 ml) of apple or grape cider vinegar.
1.5 teaspoons of coarse rock salt, which is necessary for preservation
One teaspoon of lemon salt, for taste and preservation
Four thin slices of lemon, which provide vitamin C and freshness
Two bay leaves, which provide taste and antimicrobial qualities
Enough drinking water to fill the jars
Easy-to-follow Recipe Guide: Dice the Garlic
Peel two kilograms of fresh garlic first. Peeling is necessary for the optimal preservation, even if it might take some time. Allicin, a substance found in fresh garlic, has potent antibacterial qualities.
Clean the Jars:
Make sure you properly clean and sanitize your jars. You may do this by either putting the jars through a hot cycle in the dishwasher or briefly boiling them in water.
Pack the Jars:
Among the sterilized jars, distribute the peeled garlic cloves equally. Put one bay leaf and a few small lemon slices in each jar. These components improve the taste and provide additional health advantages.
Get the brine ready:
Combine 1 teaspoon lemon salt, 1.5 teaspoons coarse rock salt, and 1.5 cups apple or grape cider vinegar in a pot. Make sure the salts dissolve thoroughly by bringing this liquid to a mild boil.
Pour in the water and brine.
