GARLIC PICKLES

GARLIC PICKLES
4 heads garlic
2 small dried Thai peppers
1 cup sugar
2 cups red wine vinegar
2 cups water
8 whole cloves
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns

Separate garlic cloves, but do not peel.
Place all ingredients in a large pot.
Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes.
Transfer to a large glass jar large enough to hold garlic and the liquid, seal tightly.
Refrigerate at least 6 months before serving.
The garlic improves with age for as long as 15 years.