Spicy Pickled Garlic Scapes (Printable)
Tangy, crunchy garlic scapes pickled in spicy vinegar brine. Perfect for snacking and adding zest to any meal.
# What You Need:
→ Garlic Scapes
01 - 10.5 oz fresh garlic scapes, trimmed and cut to fit jars
→ Vinegar Brine
02 - 1 cup distilled white vinegar
03 - 1 cup water
04 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
05 - 1 tbsp kosher salt
→ Spices & Flavorings
06 - 1 tsp black peppercorns
07 - 1 tsp mustard seeds
08 - 1 tsp coriander seeds
09 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
10 - 2 small dried chilies, whole or sliced
11 - 2 bay leaves
12 - 4 sprigs fresh dill
# How-To Steps:
01 - Wash pint jars and lids with hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and sterilize by boiling for 10 minutes or run through a complete dishwasher cycle.
02 - Trim the ends of garlic scapes and cut to jar length. Curl pieces as needed to fit neatly inside containers.
03 - Distribute garlic scapes, fresh dill sprigs, and dried chilies evenly between the two prepared jars.
04 - Divide 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 completely dissolve.
06 - Carefully pour hot brine over packed scapes, ensuring complete submersion. Maintain 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
07 - Secure jars with lids. Allow to cool to room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 48 hours before consuming. Flavor development continues to improve over one week.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- These pickles deliver that perfect crunch you crave from regular garlic pickles but with a fresher, brighter flavor profile
- They disappear from charcuterie boards faster than anything else I serve, and people always ask for the recipe
02 -
- I once skipped the headspace step and the brine leaked all over my refrigerator shelves when the jars expanded
- The scapes will soften slightly but should still retain a satisfying crunch if you do not let them pickle too long
03 -
- Pack the jars as tightly as possible since the scapes will shrink slightly during pickling
- Label your jars with the date so you can track how long they have been developing their flavor