Garlic On Demand!

Growing your own garlic can be super rewarding. Add to that feeling by creating a garlic-on-demand situation for your future self! Personally, when a recipe calls for “minced” garlic, I sigh a little and contemplate if I really feel like getting that involved. Having ready to use, pre-portioned garlic makes a world of difference when I’m looking to whip up something quick. This method is also a great option if some of your garlic bulbs split or were damaged during the harvest. Damaged or split bulbs won’t cure or store very long at all so getting them processed using one of the methods below is a great option for these.

Pre-chopped fresh garlic (not the store-bought jarred kind) doesn’t have a very long shelf life but pre-portion it in ice cube trays and you can store for up to 6 months. As an added bonus, you can freeze it set up with helpful culinary shortcuts like with herbs, pre-roasted, or with Olive Oil. One cube of garlic = roughly 2-3 cloves of garlic.

“Damaged or split bulbs won’t cure or store well so processing them is a great option.”

Minced Garlic w/ Olive Oil

  • Process garlic cloves in a mini or full-sized food processor (or mince by hand if you like!).

  • Add about an equal amount of olive oil.

  • Spoon into ice cube trays and freeze overnight or until firm.

  • Pop out cubes and store in an airtight bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Herbed Garlic w/ Olive Oil

  • Process garlic cloves in a mini or full-sized food processor (or mince by hand if you like!).

  • Add any desired herbs you would like. Some suggestions include:

    • 1 part oregano, 1 part basil, 2 parts parsley

    • 1 part each: parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, onion powder

    • 1 part thyme and marjoram, 2 parts oregano and sage

  • Add about an equal amount of olive oil.

  • Spoon into ice cube trays and freeze overnight or until firm.

  • Pop out cubes and store in an airtight bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Roasted Garlic w/ Olive Oil

  • Roast whole garlic cloves in olive oil in a small shallow pan until golden brown and soft.

  • Spoon into ice cube trays and freeze overnight or until firm.

  • Pop out cubes and store in an airtight bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.