Place the whole garlic cloves in a canning jar with salt and spices. Cover with oil and close tightly.
Place jar in a warm place, to the boiler or possibly in the sun if it is warm enough. Stir a few times a day for the first 5 days.
Leave in a warm place for at least a week before use.
The flavor of garlic becomes pleasantly mild with time, after 3 to 4 months the pickles can be crushed and used with vegetable and meat dishes.
Tip: Cook only with high-quality spices – they are the be-all and end-all in a good dish!