Pickled wild garlic buds
Equipment
- 1 small jar (about 200–250 ml)
Ingredients
- 100 g wild garlic flower buds clean, trimmed
- 100 ml white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 100 ml water
- 1 tsp sea salt non-iodised
- 1 tsp sugar optional, balances acidity
Optional spices
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- a small slice of chilli or ginger
Instructions
- Rinse the buds gently and pat dry.
- Sterilise your jar (boil or bake method).
- Bring vinegar, water, salt, and sugar to a boil in a small pan.
- Add spices to the jar.
- Pack the buds tightly into the jar.
- Pour hot brine over the buds, making sure they’re fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and let cool.
- Store in fridge — ready in about 7–10 days, better after 2 weeks.
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