Tuesday's Tips & Trick: Another Garilc Trick

A couple of months ago, I got an email asking for a tip on how to peel garlic.  I wrote two posts on the subject, Peeling Garlic and Peeling Garlic II.  When I was at my Mom's last week, she gave me a another tip to pass along to you.

Put the cloves of garlic you want peeled on a microwave safe plate.  

Microwave for 15 seconds.

The garlic heats up and expands, causing the peel to crack.

The clove easily slips out of the peeling!

Thanks Mom, for yet another great tip!
 

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Tuesday's Tips & Tricks: Peeling Garlic II & Giveaway Winner!

One of the things I love about blogging, is the sharing of information.  My friend Jamie, saw the post about peeling garlic and gave me another great trick for peeling it. 

Jamie, said to place the garlic cloves in a bowl with a lid and shake until the peel comes off. I decided to give her way a try.

I put a clove of garlic in a plastic storage container.  Secured the lid and gave it a few shakes. 

And guess what?  It worked!  The peel came off and the clove of garlic was perfectly whole. 

Thanks Jamie!

 

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Visit my friends blogs!

You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner,  for more great recipes!  Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!

Tuesday's Tips & Tricks: Peeling Garlic

My friend Ashley, left a comment on the blog, asking for tips on peeling garlic.  I have two tips to share for peeling garlic.

1.  If I am going to mince garlic, I place the garlic clove on the cutting board.  I take my chef knife and place it over the garlic, sharp edge facing away from me. 

Using the heel of my hand, I hit the knife directly above the garlic.  The harder you hit the knife the more smashed the garlic will be.  You can then easily remove the the skin. 

I also do this technique to break up the bulb of garlic into cloves.  Make sure you hit the bulb gently to break it up and not smash the cloves.

2.  If I want to keep the garlic clove whole, I place the clove on a rubber jar opener.

 Fold the jar opener in half so the garlic clove is in the center. 

Using the palm of your hand, roll the clove around until the skin peels off.

I hope that answers your question, Ashley!

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Visit my friends blogs!

You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner,  for more great recipes!  Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!