How to Freeze Garlic
Fresh garlic freezes beautifully for use in all your favorite recipes! There are only 3 easy steps to follow to learn how to freeze garlic in five minutes flat!
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 8kcal
Equipment
- High Speed Blender or Food Processor or garlic press
Ingredients
- 4-12 bulbs garlic
Instructions
- Break apart the cloves of garlic. Remove the cloves from the skins, then cut away any brown or shriveled spots.
- Add the cloves of garlic to a food processor and pulse until the pieces are broken down evenly. Alternately, use a garlic press or knife to mince the garlic into small pieces.
- Spoon the garlic to freezer-safe bag. Flatten the bag into a thin layer, squeezing all the air out, and seal it.Use a chopstick or pencil to press lines into the bag horizontally and vertically, dividing the garlic and creating small square sections of minced garlic. Set the bag flat in the freezer until frozen solid. As needed, break off squares of frozen garlic for your cooking. For best taste, use within 6-12 months.
Notes
Equipment: For larger quantities (more than 4 bulbs), I highly recommend using a food processor to save time. For smaller quantities (less than 4 bulbs), it's easiest to use a knife or garlic press to mince the garlic.
Measurements: When cooking, use 1 teaspoon of minced garlic for every 2 cloves of garlic called for.
Freeze in Cubes: Alternatively, you can press minced garlic into small ice cube trays and freeze for 3-4 hours. Once solid, remove the garlic cubes and transfer them to a freezer-safe bag for storage.
Freezing Whole Garlic Cloves: Garlic cloves can be peeled and frozen whole. This is best for when you plan to use garlic in pureed foods like soups and sauces.
Nutrition
Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.005g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
