Storing Garlic?!
Storing Garlic?
I love fresh garlic, but I don't use all of the cloves. What is a good way to store the garlic cloves, and how long does it take for garlic to go bad once you store it?
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I live by the Garlic Capitol of the USA.. And it is advised to keep your garlic in a cool, dark space.. for the stonger smelling ones you need to keep them in a container..Here is a link to some great Garlic items.. yummy and some tips and tricks.. We love it here.. Blessings..
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HOW TO STORE
People often ask us how to store garlic. See the link on the middle right of the home page (For the garlic chef: prepping, cooking and storing for details. But here are a few basics: Softnecks and elephants will last the longest, well into next spring. Hardnecks have a tough time making it past the holidays (assuming they haven’t all been eaten by then.) Ideal storage conditions are 55-60°F and 55% relative humidity, but even regular room temperatures are OK for two months or more. After late October, it might be a good idea to keep your bulbs in a paper bag or a garlic cellar to slow down the drying process, which is what eventually does them in. Do NOT store in the refrigerator. That causes the garlic to break dormancy and begin growing its bitter green shoot. (You can long term cold-store garlic at 27°F, but that is pretty tricky in a home refrigerator, which is usually running in the mid to upper 30s.)
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Takes quite a while, and store it in an air tight container so it doesn't leech into the other foods in your fridge.
Store it in oil, or with some acid on it (lemon juice). I would not keep cut garlic around for more then a few days. If you want the garlic in smaller batches try buying cut garlic from your store. They do a good job of making small minced pieces
Depending on how fresh your garlic is to begin with you can store it on the counter for week or two. Be sure to put it in a container that allows air to circulate.
You can also par-boil individual cloves then freeze them in a zip-lock bag.
Some people will but individual cloves in a jar and cover them with olive oil.
They sell small terracotta containers that have airholes. It is best to store them in a dark cool place. The storage tome varies depending on the season and environmental conditions. Sometimes garlic begins to sprout. You could actually plant it at this point. Other times during cooler times of year when it gets old it either dries out or just gets spongy. If you fear you won't be using it frequently enough, chop all that you have and store in a jar covered with olive oil and refrigerate or freeze. That'll keep it.