Best Grilled Garlic Whistles Garlic Scapes Recipes

PICKLED GARLIC SCAPES OR GARLIC WHISTLES

Steps:

• Wash garlic scapes and remove blossoms and any woody ends. Cut each scape into 2-3 sections.
• Bring 3-4 quarts of water to a boil. Blanch scapes for 2 1/2-3 minutes in boiling water. Drain & dump into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again & add to a clean quart jar.
• Add water, vinegars, salt, sugar & pickling spice to small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Add peppercorns & mustard seed to jar with scapes.
• When brine has come to a boil remove from heat and pour over scapes in the jar.
• Add lid and allow to come to room temperature. Refrigerate for 3 days before eating. Will last about a month refrigerated. Could also be sealed in a water bath for longer term storage (but I've not tried this). [Update: I've had some of these in the fridge for almost exactly a year and they are noticeably softer but otherwise are just fine.].

EARLY GARLIC GREENS (GARLIC SCAPES)

Steps:

• Trim garlic greens by cutting the top (pointy end) to within 1/2" of bud. There will be 6"-8" of green below bud.
• Greens may be cut into any preferred length as you would with green beans. (I like to leave them long because they are beautiful and fun.).
• Steam in steamer basket over boiling water approximately 8 minutes. Time may vary depending on size of green, so test at 5 minutes and adjust time accordingly.
• Remove from steamer and place in serving bowl.
• Toss with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve warm or cold.

GRILLED GARLIC SCAPES

Steps:

• Cut scapes into pieces about 2 inches long& place onto a large sheet of foil wrap.
• Sprinkle liberally with olive oil; season to taste with salt& pepper.
• Bundle up the foil& grill for about 10 minutes or until soft& golden.

SAUTEED GARLIC SCAPES

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add scapes and salt. Cook, tossing often, until scapes are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Serve.