Step 1

Peel the garlic, and chop any extra large cloves.

Step 2

Pack a pint mason jar with garlic cloves, leaving at least 1 inch of headspace.

Step 3

Add one-half teaspoon of salt directly to the jar (optional).

Step 4

Fill the jar with boiling water, leaving 1 inch of headspace.  Attach 2 part canning lids and seal to finger tight.

Step 5

Process in a pressure canner at 10 pounds of pressure for 40 minutes.  Adjust pressure to altitude if you're above 1000 ft in elevation.