How to Store Garlic

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Learn the best practices for storing garlic, fresh and flavorful, for longer with simple tips and tricks.

Course meal preparation

Cuisine Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai

Keyword how to store garlic

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan

Method Blender/Food Processor

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Calories

Whole Bulb: If you're storing entire garlic bulbs, keep them in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated cabinet and away from sunlight and moisture. The ideal temperature for storing garlic for longer is between 60-65°F (15-18°C).
Individual, Unpeeled Cloves: If you happen to have a few extra cloves that you didn't use, keep them in the same cabinet with the whole bulbs of garlic and use them within a week or less. Make sure to keep them away from direct sunlight or moisture.

Peeled garlic cloves are a terrific method to prepare ahead of time, especially if you know you'll be cooking all week.
Peel the thin, papery skin from the clove. The peeled cloves should be placed in an airtight container like a mason jar or plastic storage bag like a ziplock bag, sealed tightly, and kept in the refrigerator. Utilize within 5-7 days.

Garlic paste is one of the best ways to store garlic. All you gotta do is put a little garlic paste in a silicone ice cube tray and freeze for approximately 2 hours or until hard.
Then transfer the frozen cubes to a freezer-safe ziplock storage bag, label the date, seal it tightly before freezing, and freeze for up to 3 months.