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    How to Freeze Garlic

    Posted: Feb 16, 2021 Last Modified: Feb 16, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Love garlic but hate mincing it for every recipe? Here’s a guide on how to freeze garlic so you’ll have freshly minced garlic on hand every time!

    Can I Freeze Garlic?!

    You can definitely freeze garlic! I’ve been doing it for ages and shared it in one of my Instagram Reels not too long ago and after some DMs, I wanted to make a detailed guide on it! My favourite method of prepping garlic is method 1 down below.

    Why You Should Mince Your Own Garlic (And Then Freeze It)

    • It makes life easy. I love being able to open my freezer and grab a cube of minced garlic ready to go. It saves me from having to mince garlic 2 to 3 times a day when cooking.
    • I like making my own minced garlic because I find that the store-bought ones have a slightly bitter taste to them.
    • You can decide how minced you want them. I like mine a little chunky but you can keep pulsing until your garlic is closer to a paste if you like.
    • After a bit of work (I cut and peel the garlic in front of the TV!), you can make a large enough batch to last 3 to 6 months.

    What You’ll Need

    • Garlic — I usually prepare around 5 bulbs of garlic at a time.
    • Food processor — if you don’t have one, you can minced with a knife but it’ll take a while.

    How to Freeze Garlic

    • Peel the garlic.
    • Transfer garlic cloves to a food processor. Pulse until minced to your liking.
    • Method 1 — tablespoon: Transfer the minced garlic spread on a parchment lined sheet pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 2-3 hours or until frozen. Cut until approximately 1 inch by 1 inch squares. Transfer into an airtight container or freezer bags and store in the freezer. Use from frozen.
    • This is my go to method! I recommend this method out of the three.
    • Method 2 — in containers or bags: Transfer the minced garlic into small freezer safe containers or small freezer bags. I like to make indents with a knife in the garlic after packing them into the containers so it’s easier to scoop out as needed. If you forget, you might have to chip at it a bit. Or let it sit for a few minutes at room temperature and it’ll soften enough to scoop some out.
    • Method 3 — in ice cube trays: Transfer the minced garlic into ice cube trays and freeze for 2-3 hours or until frozen. Transfer the frozen garlic into an airtight container or freezer bag and use from frozen.

    FAQs

    How Long Does Frozen Garlic Last?

    Frozen garlic lasts 3 to 6 months when stored correctly.

    How Much Garlic is an 1 Inch Cube?

    1″ squares comes out to approximately a bit more than 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.

    What is Frozen Garlic Good For?

    You can use frozen garlic like you do with freshly minced garlic. I usually add it to a pot or pan straight from frozen. If you want, you can thaw it beforehand, it doesn’t take long to thaw a cube of garlic.

    Do I Add Oil or Salt?

    Nope, no oil or salt needed to go inside of this minced garlic.

    How to Freeze Minced Garlic

    Love garlic but hate mincing it for every recipe? Here’s a guide on how to freeze garlic so you’ll have freshly minced garlic on hand every time!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 30 mins
    Cook Time: 0 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Servings: 30 servings

    Ingredients

    • 5 bulbs garlic

    Equipment

    • High powder blender or food processor

    Instructions

    • Peel the garlic.
    • Transfer garlic cloves to a food processor. Pulse until minced to your liking.
    • Method 1 — tablespoon: Transfer the minced garlic spread on a parchment lined sheet pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 2-3 hours or until frozen. Cut until approximately 1 inch by 1 inch squares. Transfer into an airtight container or freezer bags and store in the freezer. Use from frozen.
    • Method 2 — in containers or bags: Transfer the minced garlic into small freezer safe containers or small freezer bags. Make indents with a knife in the garlic after packing them in the containers so it’s easier to scoop out as needed in the freezer.
    • Method 3 — in ice cube trays: Transfer the minced garlic into ice cube trays and freeze for 2-3 hours or until frozen. Transfer the frozen garlic into an airtight container or freezer bag and use from frozen.
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    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 2mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Ingredient
    Cuisine: Meal Prep

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    Comments

    1. AtoZ

      February 17, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      this was very interesting, to say the least. Didn’t think to store garlic away like that…but it has me intrigued.

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    2. Amanda

      May 10, 2021 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      I never thought to freeze minced garlic or to put them in a food processor. I hate mincing garlic so this is AMAZING. Thank you!!!!!

      Reply
    3. Connie

      June 01, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      This is an amazing time saving life hack. I dreaded mincing garlic by hand every time I needed to use it but I also resisted buying the pre-minced jars at the store as I didn’t want the ones packed in oil. I never thought to mince and freeze, as is. I followed the instructions as written and it is perfect.

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      • Carmy

        June 02, 2021 at 5:55 pm

        SO happy this was helpful :)

        Reply
    4. Diana Robinson

      August 30, 2022 at 6:36 pm

      Thank you for the info on garlic, and freezing green onions too. It worked perfectly.

      Reply

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