Perelló "Ajos Aliñados" Pickled Garlic Cloves

Perelló “Ajos Aliñados” are a wonderfully Spanish take on garlic: whole cloves carefully pickled and seasoned to create a savoury, tangy snack with a surprisingly mild and approachable flavour. Unlike raw garlic, which can be sharp and aggressive, the pickling process softens the cloves while preserving their satisfying bite and unmistakable garlic character.

Produced by Perelló, a Barcelona company with roots stretching back to 1964, these seasoned garlic cloves are exactly the kind of simple but addictive aperitivo you might find alongside olives, anchovies and conservas at a good Spanish vermutería.

The cloves are plump and pleasantly crunchy, with acidity balancing their natural sweetness and seasoning adding an extra layer of Mediterranean flavour. They can be eaten straight from the jar as part of an aperitivo, but they’re equally useful in the kitchen.

Add them to a charcuterie and cheese board, scatter them through salads, serve alongside grilled meats or fish, or chop them into a vinaigrette. They’re also excellent with Manchego, cured meats and a cold glass of vermouth.

For garlic lovers, these are dangerously easy to eat. For those who normally find raw garlic too powerful, they can be a revelation: mellow, tangy, crunchy and packed with flavour without the harshness of a fresh clove.

A classic Perelló pantry product and an effortless way to bring the flavours of a Spanish aperitivo to the table.

235g