Pickled Garlic

Pickled Garlic

adapted from Allrecipes

My husband loves pickled vegetables on top of his salads. They are so expensive in the store so I decided to try to start making them myself. It is quite easy. I do not attempt to try to can / preserve them because I'm afraid of killing people.

 

Makes 1 pint                                                                    0 WW points/ serving

2 oz. garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar substitute
1/4 tsp. ground dry mustard
1/4 tsp. celery seed

1. Place garlic cloves in a heatproof container, first cutting the large cloves in half; Mix in the red bell pepper.
2. In a saucepan0, place the distilled white vinegar, sugar substitute, dry mustard and celery seed; Bring to a boil. Boil 3 minutes. 
3. Stir in garlic and pepper. Continue boiling 5 minutes. 
4. Transfer the garlic and peppers to a heatproof container; Fill with remaining liquid to within 1/4 inch from the top. 
5. Seal and store in the refrigerator approximately three weeks prior to serving.

Enjoy!