Easy & Tangy Pickled Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons (10 g) sea salt
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 cup (about 10-12 cloves) whole, peeled garlic cloves