Pickled Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 heads garlic (or more)
2 cups red wine vinegar
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
6 whole cloves (the spice)
2 tablespoons black peppercorns

Preparation

Separate garlic cloves, but do not peel.
Place all ingredients in a large heavy-bottom saucepan.
Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Reduce heat to moderate and cook 5 minutes.
Cool to room temperature.
Transfer to a large glass or ceramic jar large enough to hold garlic and the liquid.
Tightly seal.
Refrigerate at least 1 month before serving.
The garlic improves with age.