I bet you're wondering "where is she going with this"?
Well, we use a lot of garlic.
However; if we use it fresh in the bulb, it always goes bad before we use the entire head.
Now, I prepare my fresh garlic like the below recipe and it last "forever". Not really, but you know what I mean.
Someone I know used to do this, but they used Olive Oil, I prefer butter.
You will need:
3 heads of garlic (or more, depending on the amount you want to make)
half a stick of butter
peel garlic and put in a small food processor
I did this in small batches
empty processed garlic into a bowl you won't mind missing for a while
and a bowl you won't mind smelling like garlic
when this bowl is empty, waiting for me to make more,
I set it aside so no one will use it, cause even clean, it smells of garlic
for 3 heads of garlic, melt half a stick of butter, and pour over garlic
you could also use olive oil here, I did that before too
mix well, see the butter.......mmmmmm....
cover and place in fridge
now you have "fresh" garlic anytime you need it
What a great idea! I had wondered before if we could mince our own. Does it last a really long time? I know you said forever, but really?
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...good idea. I am just thinking I could put it in a Mason jar (canning jar) so I could store it in the refrigerator door (and not "lose" a bowl")
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this. It's a good idea.
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought. Such a pretty color.
ReplyDeleteI buy mine minced in a little jar in the grocery.
Good idea!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea - will try it!!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteOh my! This sounds so delicious. And what an easy way to make it.
ReplyDeleteWe always use an oil for our pre-minced garlic, usually canola oil as the olive oil will harden up in the fridge. And it is SO convenient, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Tonya. Hey, I'm reading blogs again!!!
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