Pickled Garlic Scapes

 We have had a lot go on this past week or so. First, we bought a 1979 Honda Odyssey. I have dubbed it The Beast. This thing is so much fun! It really scoots up and down the driveway! We're still in the market for a good used 4-wheel ATV, but this is just a fun toy. Did we need it? No. But you can't put a price tag on having fun.

Now, onto a different topic. Our tomatillos, that we grew out from seed, are producing. Bob said that he picked up most of these from the ground but he did pull a few off of the plants. I'm working on a quart bag. Once I get enough to make a batch of salsa verde, I'll get it canned up and put up.

There weren't a ton of them, but it's a start, for sure.

I need two pounds for a batch of salsa verde.

This is what I had slated to do today. I bought these last week and I wanted to get them pickled up. I read several recipes online and just came up with my own. This recipe makes one full pint. One very full pint. Okay. I crammed them all in there. Don't judge me.

I washed the scapes and cut them into lengths that would fit into my jar.

At first, I wasn't sure if I would have enough to fill up my jar.

As you can see, that didn't become an issue at all.

I added the mustard seeds and peppercorns into the jar.

Then, I made up the pickling brine.

And, after all was said and done, I have one very full pint of pickled garlic scapes.


Pickled Garlic Scapes

*Yield 1 pint

1/4 pound garlic scapes, washed and trimmed and cut into pieces that fit into your jar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns

Wash scapes and trim them. Cut them into pieces that will fit into your jar. Add peppercorns and mustard seeds to the jar after it is filled with the cut garlic scapes.
Put the rest of the ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over the scapes in the jar. Let set until brine is room temperature. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks before you use them.

Enjoy!