French Style Pickled Garlic
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2 1/4 lb of fresh garlic,peeled
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1 pint of wine vinegar (the Italian types are fine)
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1 pint of a very dry white wine
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2 bay leaves,
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1 tsp. dried thyme
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1 tsp. dried rosemary
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2 small dried chilies,
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1 tbsp peppercorns (black)
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1 1/4 oz sugar.
Mix vinegar, wine and spices, Bring to a boil and add the garlic, boil
with the garlic for 2 minutes, pull off the fire. Leave overnight. Next
morning bring to a boil again and pull off the fire. Let cool off a bit,
and then fill into jars (old jam glasses are fine. Pour a good shot of
good olive oil on top into each jar and seal (just screw the lid on tight).
After about 5 days the garlic is ready to eat. It will keep approx. a year
if stored in a cool dark place.