Grilled Garlic Whistles Garlic Scapes Recipes

GRILLED GARLIC WHISTLES (GARLIC SCAPES)

Steps:

• Rinse garlic whistles in water and then soak in a mixture of the olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice for about 30 minutes.
• Did not test --->>>Cook on an outdoor grill (medium heat) for about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Alternate method for stove top preparation which I tested: use a grill pan and cook the same way as Step #2.

PICKLED GARLIC SCAPES OR GARLIC WHISTLES

Steps:

• Wash garlic scapes and remove blossoms and any woody ends. Cut each scape into 2-3 sections.
• Bring 3-4 quarts of water to a boil. Blanch scapes for 2 1/2-3 minutes in boiling water. Drain & dump into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again & add to a clean quart jar.
• Add water, vinegars, salt, sugar & pickling spice to small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Add peppercorns & mustard seed to jar with scapes.
• When brine has come to a boil remove from heat and pour over scapes in the jar.
• Add lid and allow to come to room temperature. Refrigerate for 3 days before eating. Will last about a month refrigerated. Could also be sealed in a water bath for longer term storage (but I've not tried this). [Update: I've had some of these in the fridge for almost exactly a year and they are noticeably softer but otherwise are just fine.].