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Pickled garlic scapes in a mason jar.
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Garlic Scape Refrigerator Pickle

Pickling garlic scapes is a great way to preserve the harvest and enjoy for weeks to come. This recipe uses standard pickling ingredients and equipment. No canning required, as this is a refrigerator pickle method.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Pint (500ml) jar
Author: Luay Ghafari
Cost: 5

Ingredients

  • 15-20 Garlic Scapes - Can be chopped or kept whole
  • ½ cup Vinegar - White, White Wine or Apple Cider
  • ½ cup Water
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Pickling or Kosher salt
  • 3 Black Peppercorns - Whole
  • Pinch of chili flakes - Optional

Instructions

  • Wash and sanitize a 500 ml (1 Pint) canning jar
  • Trim scapes and pack tightly into jar
  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, peppercorns and chili flakes if using. Simmer to dissolve and let cool slightly.
  • Pour pickling mixture over packed scapes and tap jar to release air bubbles. Ensure the scapes are submerged. Screw lid on.
  • Refrigerate and let pickle for 1-2 weeks

Notes

A final reminder, this is not a shelf stable pickle recipe. Refrigerate your pickled garlic scapes and enjoy them within 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal