How to Dry Garlic
Plant varieties of garlic that are specially suited to drying and storage., Dig your garlic from your garden when the soil is dry., Dry garlic while the stalks, roots and leaves are still attached., Don’t wash the garlic plants after they are...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Plant varieties of garlic that are specially suited to drying and storage.
The best options are Creole and Silverskin.
Some heirloom varieties will lose their rich flavor after drying. -
Step 2: Dig your garlic from your garden when the soil is dry.
Avoid watering for several days before you harvest. , The garlic that you buy at the store is already cured for several months of storage in a cool, dry place.
However, you can use garlic cloves to make powder or minced garlic. , It will make them harder to dry and it may produce mold.
Once you peel off several layers of dried skin, the dirt will no longer be an issue. -
Step 3: Dry garlic while the stalks
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Step 4: roots and leaves are still attached.
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Step 5: Don’t wash the garlic plants after they are harvested.
Detailed Guide
The best options are Creole and Silverskin.
Some heirloom varieties will lose their rich flavor after drying.
Avoid watering for several days before you harvest. , The garlic that you buy at the store is already cured for several months of storage in a cool, dry place.
However, you can use garlic cloves to make powder or minced garlic. , It will make them harder to dry and it may produce mold.
Once you peel off several layers of dried skin, the dirt will no longer be an issue.
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