How to pickle sweet and sour garlic
Sweet and Sour Garlic is a classic home-cooked dish, sweet and sour, crunchy, appetizing and soothing, especially in summer. In recent years, with the popularity of healthy eating, homemade sweet and sour garlic has also become a hot topic. This article will introduce in detail the pickling method of sweet and sour garlic, and attach the hot topic data of the entire Internet in the past 10 days to help you understand the current dietary trends.
1. Pickling method of sweet and sour garlic

1.Material preparation
| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| fresh garlic | 500g |
| rice vinegar | 300ml |
| white sugar | 150g |
| salt | 20 grams |
| clear water | Appropriate amount |
2.Pickling steps
(1) Peel off the outer skin of the garlic, retain the thin inner layer, and rinse with clean water.
(2) Put the garlic into a basin, add appropriate amount of water and salt, and soak for 2 hours to remove the spicy taste.
(3) Remove the garlic, drain the water, and put it into a clean sealed container.
(4) Add rice vinegar, white sugar and a small amount of water to the pot and boil over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved to make sweet and sour juice.
(5) Let the sweet and sour sauce cool and then pour it into the container with garlic, making sure that the juice completely submerges the garlic.
(6) Seal the container and place it in a cool place to marinate for 15-20 days before eating.
2. Hot topics and food trends on the Internet in the past 10 days
According to recent network data analysis, healthy eating, homemade side dishes and traditional food preparation have become hot topics. The following is the hot content in the past 10 days:
| hot topics | heat index |
|---|---|
| low sugar diet | ★★★★★ |
| Homemade kimchi | ★★★★☆ |
| summer appetizers | ★★★★☆ |
| Traditional pickling method | ★★★☆☆ |
| healthy condiments | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Tips for eating and preserving sweet and sour garlic
1.Food recommendations
Sweet and sour garlic can be used directly as a side dish, or it can be paired with greasy foods such as barbecue and hot pot. It has an excellent anti-greasy effect.
2.Save method
(1) Pickled sweet and sour garlic needs to be stored in a sealed container to avoid contact with oil and raw water.
(2) Put it in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life to 3 months.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does sweet and sour garlic turn green?
A: Garlic may undergo a chemical reaction in an acidic environment, causing it to turn green. This is normal and does not affect consumption.
Q: Can aged vinegar be used instead of rice vinegar?
A: Yes, but aged vinegar is darker in color, so pickled sweet and sour garlic is darker in color and has a stronger taste.
By following the above steps, you can easily make sweet and sour garlic at home. In line with the current craze for healthy eating, homemade side dishes are not only economical and affordable, but also ensure the safety and freshness of the ingredients. Hurry up and give it a try!
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