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Do you love garlic as much as we do? If so, we have a great tip to share with you – a simple method to keep your garlic fresh and flavorful for a whole year! This technique not only preserves the garlic, but it also boosts its natural antibiotic properties, making it a powerful health booster. Let us show you how you can easily keep your garlic intact and potent with this tried-and-true recipe.
Fresh Garlic: 2 kilos, peeled and cleaned
Apple or Grape Cider Vinegar: 1.5 cups (300 ml), for preservation
Coarse Rock Salt: 1.5 tablespoons, essential for freshness
Lemon Salt: 1 teaspoon, for added flavor and preservation
Lemon Slices: 4 thin slices, providing vitamin C and freshness
Bay Leaves: 2, adding flavor and antibacterial properties
Drinking Water: Enough to fill the jars
Prepare the Garlic
Start by peeling 2 kilos of fresh garlic. It may take some time, but trust us, it’s worth it! The peeling process is important for the best preservation. Fresh garlic contains allicin, a compound known for its strong antibiotic properties.
Sterilize the Jars
To ensure the jars are clean and ready to use, thoroughly sterilize them. You can either boil the jars in water for a few minutes or run them through a hot cycle in the dishwasher. It’s important to keep everything clean to preserve the garlic effectively.
Fill the Jars
Divide the peeled garlic cloves evenly among the sterilized jars. For some extra flavor and health benefits, add a couple of thin lemon slices and one bay leaf to each jar. These ingredients will enhance the taste and provide additional nutritional value.
Prepare the Brine
In a saucepan, mix 1.5 cups of apple or grape cider vinegar, 1.5 tablespoons of coarse rock salt, and 1 teaspoon of lemon salt. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil, making sure the salts dissolve completely. This brine will help preserve the garlic and add flavor.
Add the Brine and Water
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