Keep Garlic Fresh and Intact for a Year: A Chef’s Secret
Garlic is a staple ingredient in many kitchens, but keeping it fresh and flavorful for an extended period can be a challenge. Here’s a professional chef’s tip to preserve garlic so it stays fresh and intact for up to a year!
Why Garlic Spoils:
Garlic heads dry out, sprout, or develop mold over time if not stored properly.
Exposure to moisture, light, and air accelerates deterioration.
Chef’s Tip for Long-Lasting Garlic:
The Secret Method: Store Garlic in Olive Oil
What You’ll Need:
Fresh, whole garlic heads
Olive oil
A sterilized glass jar with a lid
Optional: Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor
Steps to Preserve Garlic:
1. Peel the Garlic:
Separate the garlic cloves from the head.
Peel each clove, ensuring there’s no skin left.
2. Sterilize the Jar:
Wash the glass jar with hot, soapy water.
Rinse thoroughly and let it dry completely.
Optionally, sterilize it in boiling water for 5 minutes.
3. Submerge Garlic in Oil:
Place the peeled garlic cloves into the jar.
Pour olive oil over the garlic, ensuring all cloves are completely submerged.
Optionally, add fresh herbs for an aromatic infusion.
4. Store Properly:
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