Gift jars of these piquant cloves, add them to fresh mozzarella marinade, or serve alongside robust cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano. Makes 5 ½-cup jars
1poundgarlic headscloves separated and peeled (about 5 heads)
1tablespoonwhole mustard seeds
1tablespoonwhole black peppercorns
1½ cups apple cider vinegar
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar
2teaspoonskosher salt
Instructions
Pack garlic cloves into 5 sterilized ½-cup jars. Divide mustard seeds and peppercorns between the jars.
In a small saucepan over high heat, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. When mixture begins to boil, pour over jarred garlic. Top jars with lids and rings, gently tightening each ring just enough to close it.
Process jars in a water-bath canner for 10 minutes. Let jars sit for a week before opening and use within 1 year.