Pickled garlic sounds weird, but you might be hooked once you try it. Unlike raw garlic, which is spicy and tangy, pickled garlic with vinegar will be soft and even slightly sweet. You can eat it straight or use it as a side dish for a unique taste. Try mixing it with whatever you're eating – the combination of flavors might give you a pleasant surprise!
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Method 1 of 10: Eat pickled garlic straight from the jar
Step 1. Put the pickled garlic in your mouth when you want to enjoy a burst of flavour
If you're one of those people who like the taste of pickled garlic, you might like to eat it straight from the jar.
There is no need to heat or cook the pickles as they are already soft and taste delicious
Method 2 of 10: Mix pickles with stir-fried vegetables for a touch of sourness
Step 1. Mix the pickled garlic pieces with vegetables, such as bell peppers, broccoli, or onions
Instead of cooking vegetables with chopped fresh garlic, give it a richer touch with pickled garlic. Simply chop a few pieces of pickled garlic and mix it into vegetables like:
- Mung beans
- Paprika
- Broccoli or bean sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Onion
Method 3 of 10: Serve pickled garlic on a charcuterie board
Step 1. Use pickled garlic to complete a variety of snacks and cheese as a snack
If you serve snacks on a charcuterie board or on a large plate for guests, prepare a variety of food in a variety of flavors so they can find the right combination of flavors. Place a small bowl of pickled garlic to complete the sausage, cheese, or biscuit serving.
Want to make pickled garlic look more luxurious? Sprinkle a few drops of high-quality extra virgin olive oil over the garlic to bring out its sweetness
Method 4 of 10: Mix pickles with pasta salads or stir-fries
Step 1. Chop the pickled garlic and mix it into the cooked noodles or white rice
Garlic adds flavor to foods that are usually bland, and tastes great when served in a variety of dishes.
For example, mix pickled garlic into fried rice, vegetable curry, or creamy alfredo sauce
Method 5 of 10: Add pickled garlic to sandwiches, hot dogs, and hamburgers
Step 1. Toss the pickled garlic chunks onto the sandwich to give it a slightly sour touch
Pickled garlic is a delicious addition to hamburgers and a variety of sandwiches. It doesn't taste as sharp as an onion, but it still stands out.
Pickled garlic also goes well with pizza
Method 6 of 10: Serve pickled garlic with grilled meats and seafood dishes
Step 1. Use pickled garlic to add flavor to bacon or light seafood dishes
When you cook steaks or roasts, prepare a bowl of pickled garlic as well. The sour taste of the pickles will complement the taste of the bacon and give it a hint of garlic's spicy flavor. This method is also suitable for mild seafood dishes, such as cod, halibut, or rockfish.
If you're adding barbecue sauce to grilled meat, also add a few minced garlic to it before applying the sauce to the meat
Method 7 of 10: Mash pickled garlic and spread it on toast
Step 1. Make your own garlic bread with a soft and light touch of flavor
Garlic bread made with chopped fresh garlic, herbs, and salt has a pretty tangy taste – especially if you use raw onions that are still sprouting. If you want a milder taste, crush a few pieces of pickled garlic and spread it on toast instead of fresh garlic.
Serve garlic toast with fresh vegetables sprinkled with pickled garlic
Method 8 out of 10: Mix pickled garlic with spaghetti sauce for a touch of stronger flavor
Step 1. Change the taste of homemade pasta sauce or ready-made pasta sauce with a pinch of pickled garlic
Chop the pickled garlic and cook in the spaghetti sauce until the sauce absorbs the flavor. Don't be afraid to use lots of garlic as it is the basis of many Italian dishes.
For example, you can use spaghetti sauce mixed with garlic to make lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs
Method 9 of 10: Garnish the cocktail with a few pieces of pickled garlic
Step 1. Use pickled garlic chunks instead of pickled onions to garnish the drink
For example, mix pickles with a martini or bloody mary. You can even replace the brine from the olives with the water from the pickled garlic to make a dirty martini.
If you like the spicy taste of bloody mary, use pickled onions made with chili
Method 10 of 10: Make a salad dressing from pickled garlic
Step 1. Mix the brine from the pickled garlic with the oil to make a simple salad dressing
Start by mixing the extra virgin olive oil and the brine from a jar of pickled garlic in a 3:1 ratio. After that, taste it and add salt and pepper to taste before mixing it with the greens.
