How to Freeze Garlic
Freezing fresh garlic is a great way to preserve it for all your winter meals. Learn how to freeze whole cloves, minced garlic, pureed garlic in oil, and roasted garlic paste with these tips.
Servings: 80 servings
Calories: 4kcal
Ingredients
- 10 garlic bulbs
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil adjust to your liking for pureed garlic and oil
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic
- Separate the garlic cloves from the bulbs, remove the peelings, and trim the root ends.
To Freeze Whole Garlic Cloves
- Place the garlic cloves in a freezer-safe zipper bag. Squeeze out the air and seal it closed. Add today's date and place it in the freezer. Use within 6 months for the best flavor.
To Freeze Minced Garlic
- Add the garlic cloves to the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until the garlic is minced to your liking.
- Place the minced garlic in a freezer bag and flatten to squeeze out the air.
- Press indents to make it easy to break off squares as needed for cooking.
- Seal the bag, add today's date, place the minced garlic flat in the freezer, and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To Freeze Pureed Garlic and Oil
- Place the garlic cloves into a blender or food processor.
- Pulse the food processor several times to chop the garlic.
- Add some of the olive oil and blend to puree the garlic with the oil. Add more or less oil to your liking.
- Spoon the garlic puree into small ice cube trays and place in the freezer until frozen, about 2 hours.
- Once frozen, release the cubes from the tray, place in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Calcium: 5mg