How to Freeze Garlic

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   Remove the garlic cloves from the bulb. Peel each one.
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   Either leave as a clove or chop into small pieces.
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   Wrap the cloves or chopped garlic in plastic wrap or foil. Place the wrapped garlic inside a resealable freezer bag. ^[4]
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   Freeze. Use by breaking off whatever is needed from the chopped mass, or simply take a clove (if the clove has gone mushy, it's only good for cooking that lets it break down even more). The frozen mass can be grated, as can the clove if it has remained intact.

   • Use within six months.
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This method requires that you don't delay in freezing the result, to avoid possible food poisoning (see Warnings below).

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   Select a suitable garlic bulb. Separate the cloves from it and peel them.
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   Place the cloves into a food processor or blender. Add oil in the ratio of 2 parts oil to 1 part garlic. ^[5]

   • Olive oil is a good choice, or a less strong flavored vegetable oil of your choosing.
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   Puree or blend to combine the two ingredients. Transfer to a freezer-proof container with a lid to prevent odor transference.
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   Use. Stick a teaspoon or butter knife in and retrieve as much oily garlic as needed for such things as making pasta sauce, adding garlic flavor to meats, stews and other dishes and for adding to stir-fries or sautée-ing.

   • Do not let this mixture sit at room temperature; either keep it frozen or heat it up immediately.
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