Spicy Pickled Garlic Scapes (Printable)
Bold garlic scapes pickled in spiced vinegar brine for tangy, crunchy goodness ideal for snacking or elevating any dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Garlic Scapes
01 - 2 large bunches fresh garlic scapes (about 10.5 ounces), trimmed and cut to fit jars
→ Vinegar Brine
02 - 1 cup distilled white vinegar
03 - 1 cup water
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon kosher salt
→ Spices & Flavorings
06 - 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
07 - 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
08 - 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
09 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 - 2 small dried chilies, whole or sliced
11 - 2 bay leaves
12 - 4 sprigs fresh dill
# How to Make:
01 - Wash pint jars and lids with hot, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and sterilize by boiling for 10 minutes or running through a complete dishwasher cycle.
02 - Trim the ends of garlic scapes and cut to the length of your jars, curling as needed to fit neatly inside.
03 - Divide garlic scapes, fresh dill sprigs, and dried chilies evenly between the two sterilized jars.
04 - Distribute peppercorns, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves equally between jars.
05 - Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
06 - Carefully pour hot brine over packed scapes, ensuring they are completely submerged. Leave 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
07 - Seal jars tightly with lids. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate immediately.
08 - Allow pickles to cure for at least 48 hours before consuming. Flavors will continue to develop and intensify after one week.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- You get that crunchy pickle texture with a mellow garlic flavor that wont overpower everything else
- Theyre ready in just two days but keep getting better for weeks
- One jar makes any cheese board or sandwich feel like something special
02 -
- Hot packed scapes stay greener and crunchier than cold packed ones
- These need to stay refrigerated theyre not shelf stable
- The brine might look cloudy at first but it clears up as everything settles
03 -
- Pack the jars as tightly as possible since scapes will float up in the brine
- Crack the coriander and mustard seeds slightly with a mortar and pestle first