Garlic is a flowering bulb that is prized for its pungent and fragrant bulb that is located just above the roots. It is ubiquitous in nearly all cuisines as a flavoring to the extent that is harder to find a savory recipe without garlic than one with it. a little bit of garlic. Garlic has an unmistakable flavor that is pungent and spicy flavor when raw that becomes mellow and sweet when cooked. Pickled garlic ramps up the flavor of garlic by preserving it in sweet and sour brine.