ARMENIAN SWEET AND SOUR GARLIC PICKLES

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Sweet and Sour Garlic Pickles are eaten throughout Western Asia. It has to be prepared well in advance(about 2 weeks), so plan ahead.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 1 pint, about

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large heads of garlic, peeled (about 60 cloves)
3 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns (cracked or lightly crushed)
3 hot dried red chili peppers
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the peeled garlic in a sterile glass jar and add the salt and sugar. Cover and shake to mix. Let stand on the counter for 1-2 hours shaking every now and then to get the garlic to start to break down and give off its liquid.
  • Heat the pomegranate juice and the vinegar in a small saucepan to bring to a boil.
  • Add the peppercorns, the sliced or torn chili peppers and the dill to the garlic and then top off with the pomegranate juice and vinegar mixture.
  • Cover and shake well.
  • Store refrigerated for at least 2 weeks before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 20965.4, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 37, Protein 5.3

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