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Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 19:55
| Hi - I canned banana peppers with a clove of garlic a while back. I don't remember where I got the recipe, but it was from one of the common approved sites (at least I'm pretty sure it was). The clove in each jar has turned a greyish color - is this natural? Thanks! Jennie |
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| Did your recipe have vinegar in it too? I pickle garlics in vinegar and age them like wine. As they age get grey and after 3 years they turn very dark brown, soft and sweet. |
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- Posted by readinglady z8 OR (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 20:17
| Some garlic will turn "blue" (or gray-ish) in the jar. It's a normal enzymatic reaction and except for looking a bit odd is nothing to worry about. It's unavoidable and just the luck of the draw. Carol |
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- Posted by jennieboyer 8 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 20:41
| Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, the recipe had vinegar - A LOT of it :-). Good to know it's normal. For newbies, it's hard to know what is or isn't OK. This site is a GREAT source of reliable information! |
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| As Carol said, that pickled garlic clove is perfectly good. And wonderful minced into a pasta salad! Deanna |
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