I used this method last year (2023) when I harvested all my home-grown garlic. I’m just now finishing the last of my pint jar of garlic and it still tastes, smells, and behaves just like fresh garlic. The only way to go! Thanks!!
Thank you so much for this!! Every other article I have found said it's only good for a couple days or a week and I don't want to do this once a week . This is very helpful. Appreciate it!!
Super helpful. I have 10 quarts of fresh garlic bulbs and am searching for ways to preserve simply. It’s going to be time consuming peeling it all but so glad I found a sound way to preserve it, thank you
The method where you put the garlic cloves in a hard container like glass or metal or Tupperware and shake them hard to remove the peels works pretty well. Thanks for watching!
Thank you!! I grew garlic, and want to mince and store. I watched a bunch of other YT videos and KNEW the oil method in all of those videos were wrong.
I'm so pissed off that I'm only coming across your video now, after I've just crushed my garlic and covered them in oil after watching another video first 🥲
As a garlic lover (I can eat it raw 😂) I'm obsessed with this video and love how scientific you got with it! My parents are restaurant owners so I grew up always having the minced garlic ready in the fridge. They would bring it from work. I've always wondered how h-mart had those too - I thought they added some preservatives haha So interesting to learn about allicin!
I actually did the freezer method on a whim because i had made so much. Turns out its a good thing yay! I actually like the minced garlic in the freezer i feel like it has a stronger taste than if i did fresh.
Ok, I subscribed. Now, change your title. This is so important. I've looked and looked for this answer. Nowhere could I find this. Put something in your title to get everyone's attention. It needs lightning strikes. Your video is about my 50th. But your video is my first to give method, reasons, and answers. Thank you soooooo much. Now I have to throw out my jar in oil and start new.
Thank you for the feedback! And thank you for watching and subscribing. We'll definitely consider changing the title so more people can find the video. Do you have any recommendations?
@@Chow-House I went through the list of preserving garlic to see what others titled. No, I don't see how it can be changed. I've already recommended your vid on a couple other videos. Your video is perfect I would not change anything about it. I wish I had seen your video long before I watched others. Too bad you can't use a neon sign to grab attention. Maybe consider adding BREAKING NEW; or I seen where someone used the word HACK; Like NEW WAY TO PRESERVE MINCED GARLIC HACK. That's all I can think of. But seriously your video was the first that had any real information that is safe without altering the garlic flavor with a bunch of preserves. Thank you
Ya know you already have THE BEST in your title, I wouldn't change it. Your vid is only 2 months old, I think it will pick up and do great. A lot of people have started harvesting and storing food. So throughout fall and winter I know you'll get a lot more views. My opinion is I would have preferred your vid was number one, at the top of the list. Because after watching yours I would have looked at a few more just to see and compare. But there really isn't any other like yours. Your vid is THE BEST!!
Omg what a a smart way to store garlic. We have gotten jarred stuff but this is so smart! I have not seen this at h mart but I’m glad you did and found out how to keep it safe!
Wow thanks this info! I was about to do the garlic and oil version not knowing anything about botulism. So many videos encourages the use of oil... yikes!
Thks a lot never never was able to keep garlic for too long Would normally store it at room temp, but after awhile the garlic would start to grow those nasty green stems inside so it wouldn’t stay fresh for long Which meant I had to always buy small amounts and would constantly be running out and that’s fustriating I would see those bags of pealed garlic at Costco and would always think you have to be in the food business to buy that and use it all before it would go bad So ya thanks a bunch for posting this video it’s a life saver, I subscribed to you channel and now will be trying out some of the food meals you posted👍👍👍👍👍
Hey I love your videos. I hope you are doing well. Haven't seen your videos in my feed for a while. Was looking through my subscription list and remembered your great channel. Hope you post more videos, if not I wish you best of luck in your future endeavors.
Thank you! I was looking for an option where I didn’t need to add so much stuff to my garlic, but I hate to see any garlic cloves dry out and get wasted before I have a chance to use on my cooking. Thank you for this informative and helpful video.
I don't notice much of an odor in the fridge or freezer so unfortunately I don't have any advice on that front. Sorry! We do usually keep the thawed garlic in the sections that we store our vegetables, though.
hello :) quick question cause it kind of confusing. So, should I crush it first then put it on the food processor or just put it in the food processor right away after cutting the end(since it will be minced anyway)? {because at 5:06 the knowledge is said when you minced or crush}. Or maybe it means the same thing since allicin is created anyway?
I have been storing smaller quantities of minced garlic (8 ounce container) in my refrigerator without any issues other than it smells pungent. I am going to try your method of freezing first since your food science is sound. Thank you!
I'm new to garlic growing. I grew soft neck instead of hard neck. I'm getting ready to pull it all. They are not beautiful some splitting and a nuce skin has not formed but still good to eat. Can I pull it and freeze it
You're welcome! It has worked well for us. For ginger I recommend freezing knobs/thumbs of ginger in the freezer and then using a microplane or small grater to grate the ginger while it is still frozen. I haven't tried this garlic method with ginger yet.
I think it's fine but I highly prefer to store minced garlic without oil. Just freeze the garlic by itself and then use oil when you're ready to use the garlic.
I totally believe you're correct about this method, but I've spent 15 minutes trying to find an article on Google verifying this method and it's safety, but I can't find one anywhere. Why does no one know about this?
As far as I know there isn't any research on this specific method. But, with our experience and research we are pretty comfortable with its safety. Here are some links to articles I used for the information in the video. read.qxmd.com/read/30812286/effect-of-garlic-oil-or-onion-oil-on-toxin-production-by-clostridium-botulinum-in-meat-slurry/free-pdf-1 www.canr.msu.edu/news/stinking_facts_about_garlic These botulinum spores found in soil are harmless when there is oxygen present. But when spore-containing garlic is bottled and covered with oil, an oxygen-free environment is created that promotes the germination of the spores and produces a toxin that can occur at 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above. www.cdc.gov/botulism/general.html www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1286457999800033 www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/botulism Allicin from fresh Garlic Nature’s Original Antimicrobial en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diallyl_disulfide garlic safe methods to store preserve and enjoy cheftalk.com/threads/how-long-can-i-store-minced-garlic.64220/
Making ready-to-use minced garlic ahead of time, and making garlic or other oils are a little bit different. I think that's where the confusion comes in to play. I used this video, and the one below, for making both safely. Research, research, research for the specific use you are doing. This is from OSU Food Specialist. Might help you distinguish between preservation methods. ua-cam.com/video/PRhZIg1Alfg/v-deo.html
I love your video , as a brazilian that loves garlic... I have one question is normal and fine if the garlic turns a little transparent and a little yellow? It doesn't smell bad and when fried it looks normal
Hi! I froze the garlic for about 12 hours, then put it in the fridge. But now, a day later, the garlic has turned completely green! What happened? Is it still safe to use? Please help!
It's unsightly but it is safe to eat. It's a chemical reaction between the cells of the garlic. Here is a reputable website with an explanation as to why it happens. www.seriouseats.com/ask-the-food-lab-why-does-my-garlic-turn-green
i had some leftover minced garlic that i added to a container with some oil like other people say it should be stored, 4 days later i pull it out the fridge and its moldy, like actual green color. I was so pissed I found this video and now I will test it.
Thank you! Your vid was the most useful so far! I will follow your suggestions! Wish we had an HMart in Sydney. There was one in Langhorne where I used to live in Philly, and I miss it. I am not Asian but I love Asian food. Again, thanks for such an informative video about garlic storage. I definitely was worried about spoilage and bacteria and you answered my questions. 😁👍🏼
When I was in singapore. The minced garlic there is a bit wet like it has water on it. And the shelf life is also months as long as it is chilled. I wonder if it is also okay to add water or is it just the defrosted particles during the freezing stage.
I believe it's just the defrosted particles from the freezing stage. But it wouldn't hurt to add water. Downside is if you use it for frying you'll have more oil splatter. Our garlic stays good for months in the fridge after being defrosted from the freezer.
I am tired of moldy frig garlic. And keeping it in oil, vinegar, and salt seems a bit disgusting. I'm going to try this on a smaller scale. Thank you for figuring this out.
I salute you 🫡 for such an information video. Only question is how do you thaw out your garlic? Do let it thaw in the fridge or at room temp? Keep up the great vids
Freeze the garlic as directed and then keep in the refrigerator to be used as needed. I’m just finishing the last teaspoon of my fresh garlic that I used this method on last spring 2023 and it’s now Sept. 2024. It’s still delicious!
Thank you for sharing this video ! 🎉 I wanna ask, is it okay if after i minced my garlic, store it in a airtight jar, put it straight in my chiller and skip the frozen process? Idk, i've been doing this for almost a year and the garlic always looks good to use for up to 2 - 3 weeks. But idk if it's really safe for our health. Thank youu *Cause i find it really unconvenient if i froze it, like... I need to wait it defrost and it takes so much time. That's why i never froze it 🥲🥲
You're welcome! I think it's ok to skip the freezing process but I think the freezing process just makes it last longer than 2-3 weeks in my experience. We freeze a lot of minced garlic at one time and just keep it in the freezer until we're ready to thaw and use another container. As always, use your gut and senses to see if something is safe to eat or not.
The main factor is the freezing. The most botulism bacteria come from the soil and not air so when you freeze it it becomes sterile. When you open a container and put it in the fridge the other factors you mentioned come into play. I wonder how freezing in oil would compare... though I might just have portions of frozen chopped garlic and only add the oil when it goes into the fridge. Much of the time when you use garlic your cooking it in oil at the beginning of the recipe.
minced garlic, froze it, then put it in the fridge to defrost for use. i'm just saying the freezing process helps the garlic keep a fresher taste/texture while its sitting in the fridge to be used. no need to keep the garlic in the freezer the whole time.
Great video, but are wearing a camera on your body? I was getting nauseous with the movement. I hope you will consider a different filming method, because I would love to watch more!
You most likely have an eyesight-brain imbalance. No way in hell watching a simple video should make you nauseous. You're the only one to have an issue, doesn't mean someone should change what they're doing!
I had no idea about the botulism-no air connection, whew! Unfortunately, I'm an older guy and the constant camera movement gave me issues (sorry) so I mostly just listened to the audio
For ginger I recommend cutting ginger into chunks and freezing them. When you're ready to use the Ginger take it out of the freezer and immediately use a microplane or small grater to cut your ginger while it is still frozen.
Yes, exactly. I think the freezing process before putting it in the fridge makes it last longer and makes the quality better than without freezing first.
At least 8 hours so it can fully freeze. I usually get about 3-4 containers when I buy this bag so I'll freeze all of them overnight and pull one out to keep in the fridge. The rest of the garlic stays in the freezer until i use up my fridge container. Hope that helps!
Yeah, pretty much lol. But, I provide some information about why freezing and thawing can increase the fridge shelf life without sacrificing quality and convenience.
I buy the 3lb bag of garlic cloves at Costco, Christopher's brand I believe, and run it all through my salad shooter. I end up with a large mixing bowl full of what looks like cole slaw. I dry it very slowly in my dehydrators and then powder it as I need it. I call it Nuclear Garlic because it is about 20 times stronger than store-bought garlic powder without the cellulose to prevent clumping, which is an issue also due to the high oil content. I am getting ready to powder some more and am going to add a bit of cornmeal to it to see if that helps. Any ideas? I will do half of the next bag with the freezing method. Thanks so much.
So basically he’s just saying to don’t put anything in it just cut it and put it in the freezer. How long do you put in the freezer for and how long could you keep it in the fridge for? Do you need a re-put it back in the freezer after you use it every time.
I did this. I tirelessly peeled 8 heads of garlic. Put it in the chopper. Froze it. Then put it in the fridge like a week later. And it ended up with a greenish grey hew on a lot of it. DID IT GO OFF? I did what you said. 🤬😭
It's actually an enzymatic reaction which but should be safe to eat. Check out this article www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/why-does-garlic-turn-blue-article
I have now tried this and it works. I can't tell how long the garlic lasts because I use it...but it lasts at least 2 weeks...I will keep a supply of chopped garlic in stock....yay!!!
Oh that's interesting... When I buy the peeled garlic from Costco (Christopher Farms brand) I've never had this happen. I have done some research and apparently older garlic can turn this color when minced. Weird color but safe to eat apparently. Maybe try using another source of garlic? Check out this article written by a reputable chef www.seriouseats.com/ask-the-food-lab-why-does-my-garlic-turn-green
Maybe scripting your videos so it's not so long drawn out and hard to understand. The Bouncing low monotone it's kind of hard to understand as well. So basically a nutshell mince garlic then freeze it.
I used this method last year (2023) when I harvested all my home-grown garlic. I’m just now finishing the last of my pint jar of garlic and it still tastes, smells, and behaves just like fresh garlic. The only way to go! Thanks!!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for your support.
Thank you so much for this!! Every other article I have found said it's only good for a couple days or a week and I don't want to do this once a week . This is very helpful. Appreciate it!!
You're very welcome. We've found that our minced garlic stays well for months in our fridge. But , as always, trust your senses!
Thank you for showing that. This is exactly what I’m looking for.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Super helpful. I have 10 quarts of fresh garlic bulbs and am searching for ways to preserve simply. It’s going to be time consuming peeling it all but so glad I found a sound way to preserve it, thank you
The method where you put the garlic cloves in a hard container like glass or metal or Tupperware and shake them hard to remove the peels works pretty well. Thanks for watching!
Thank you!! I grew garlic, and want to mince and store. I watched a bunch of other YT videos and KNEW the oil method in all of those videos were wrong.
Glad you liked it! The solution is so simple but it works out so well. Thanks for watching 😊
I'm so pissed off that I'm only coming across your video now, after I've just crushed my garlic and covered them in oil after watching another video first 🥲
Thank you for this video. Help a lot. From Davao City , Philippines.
Glad it was helpful!
As a garlic lover (I can eat it raw 😂) I'm obsessed with this video and love how scientific you got with it! My parents are restaurant owners so I grew up always having the minced garlic ready in the fridge. They would bring it from work. I've always wondered how h-mart had those too - I thought they added some preservatives haha So interesting to learn about allicin!
Glad you liked the video. Had no idea your parents are restaurant owners, very interesting!
I actually did the freezer method on a whim because i had made so much. Turns out its a good thing yay! I actually like the minced garlic in the freezer i feel like it has a stronger taste than if i did fresh.
Ok, I subscribed. Now, change your title. This is so important. I've looked and looked for this answer. Nowhere could I find this. Put something in your title to get everyone's attention. It needs lightning strikes. Your video is about my 50th. But your video is my first to give method, reasons, and answers. Thank you soooooo much. Now I have to throw out my jar in oil and start new.
Thank you for the feedback! And thank you for watching and subscribing. We'll definitely consider changing the title so more people can find the video. Do you have any recommendations?
@@Chow-House I went through the list of preserving garlic to see what others titled. No, I don't see how it can be changed. I've already recommended your vid on a couple other videos. Your video is perfect I would not change anything about it. I wish I had seen your video long before I watched others. Too bad you can't use a neon sign to grab attention. Maybe consider adding BREAKING NEW; or I seen where someone used the word HACK; Like NEW WAY TO PRESERVE MINCED GARLIC HACK. That's all I can think of. But seriously your video was the first that had any real information that is safe without altering the garlic flavor with a bunch of preserves. Thank you
Ya know you already have THE BEST in your title, I wouldn't change it. Your vid is only 2 months old, I think it will pick up and do great. A lot of people have started harvesting and storing food. So throughout fall and winter I know you'll get a lot more views. My opinion is I would have preferred your vid was number one, at the top of the list. Because after watching yours I would have looked at a few more just to see and compare. But there really isn't any other like yours. Your vid is THE BEST!!
Just wanted to say great videos man, Always very helpful. I hope you hit it big on this channel soon
Thank you! I appreciate the support.
I search for this for sò many years! Thanks à lot!
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching
Omg what a a smart way to store garlic. We have gotten jarred stuff but this is so smart! I have not seen this at h mart but I’m glad you did and found out how to keep it safe!
Makes using garlic so convenient :)
Wow thanks this info! I was about to do the garlic and oil version not knowing anything about botulism. So many videos encourages the use of oil... yikes!
thank you so much for the tip ! i live alone as a student and it's convenient to freeze garlic because i don't use a lot for my meals
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Thks a lot never never was able to keep garlic for too long
Would normally store it at room temp, but after awhile the garlic would start to grow those nasty green stems inside so it wouldn’t stay fresh for long
Which meant I had to always buy small amounts and would constantly be running out and that’s fustriating
I would see those bags of pealed garlic at Costco and would always think you have to be in the food business to buy that and use it all before it would go bad
So ya thanks a bunch for posting this video it’s a life saver, I subscribed to you channel and now will be trying out some of the food meals you posted👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much for the support! Glad you found the video useful. Will be posting more cooking tips and recipes in the future 😁
Hey I love your videos. I hope you are doing well. Haven't seen your videos in my feed for a while. Was looking through my subscription list and remembered your great channel. Hope you post more videos, if not I wish you best of luck in your future endeavors.
Thank you so much for the encouraging words! Just taking a bit of a break to realign the channel. We'll definitely be back!
@@Chow-House Good to hear. I look forward to your new uploads. 😄
That's some amazing chopping there! Thanks for the advice re: garlic-- it's so healthy!
Thank you! I was looking for an option where I didn’t need to add so much stuff to my garlic, but I hate to see any garlic cloves dry out and get wasted before I have a chance to use on my cooking. Thank you for this informative and helpful video.
You are very welcome!
Great video, love the little bits of food science, lots of good information in 6 minutes.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
I like it makes the food taste better.😋
Great tip! Will definitely give this process a try. :)
Hope it works out well for you!
Thankyou for this im just really curious if i must put an oil or not 😊
No oil is needed. It's actually better to store it without oil! Just plain garlic and it keeps well in the fridge after being frozen.
Thanks! Im going to try this.
I love garlic for everything! Great experiments and great explanations! Thanks for sharing this super useful method 👍❤️
Glad you liked it!
Very informative video !! Thank you!!!!
Glad you liked it!
How do you keep the smell out of your fridge or freezer? I would like to try this method but I don't want to stink up my fridge/freezer
I don't notice much of an odor in the fridge or freezer so unfortunately I don't have any advice on that front. Sorry! We do usually keep the thawed garlic in the sections that we store our vegetables, though.
Thank you for this tip❤
Thank you for the tip about the oil!!! I have never seen anyone do that anyway. 😅
I guess I've been doing too much searching on this topic haha.
@@Chow-House I guess it's not something I've seen Asians do
hello :)
quick question cause it kind of confusing.
So, should I crush it first then put it on the food processor or just put it in the food processor right away after cutting the end(since it will be minced anyway)? {because at 5:06 the knowledge is said when you minced or crush}.
Or maybe it means the same thing since allicin is created anyway?
Sorry for the confusion. You can put them in the food processor right away after cutting the end. No need to crush it before.
@@Chow-House Thankyou :)
Hope it turns out well!
I love this method! The ingredient lists for the jars in the grocery stores are not very appetizing. Could never bring myself to buy them.
We feel the same way! And this method is so much less expensive. Thank you for the comment!
I have been storing smaller quantities of minced garlic (8 ounce container) in my refrigerator without any issues other than it smells pungent. I am going to try your method of freezing first since your food science is sound. Thank you!
Glad to hear you're giving it a try and appreciating the food science!
I'm new to garlic growing. I grew soft neck instead of hard neck. I'm getting ready to pull it all. They are not beautiful some splitting and a nuce skin has not formed but still good to eat. Can I pull it and freeze it
Yes you can.
Thanks. Going to give this a try. Much easier than other methods.
What about ginger? Can I do the same?
You're welcome! It has worked well for us.
For ginger I recommend freezing knobs/thumbs of ginger in the freezer and then using a microplane or small grater to grate the ginger while it is still frozen. I haven't tried this garlic method with ginger yet.
can you put garlic and avocado oil in food processor and then freeze on cookie sheet in tablespoon dollops, then put in baggie in freezer?
I think it's fine but I highly prefer to store minced garlic without oil. Just freeze the garlic by itself and then use oil when you're ready to use the garlic.
@@Chow-House thank you
I totally believe you're correct about this method, but I've spent 15 minutes trying to find an article on Google verifying this method and it's safety, but I can't find one anywhere. Why does no one know about this?
As far as I know there isn't any research on this specific method. But, with our experience and research we are pretty comfortable with its safety. Here are some links to articles I used for the information in the video.
read.qxmd.com/read/30812286/effect-of-garlic-oil-or-onion-oil-on-toxin-production-by-clostridium-botulinum-in-meat-slurry/free-pdf-1
www.canr.msu.edu/news/stinking_facts_about_garlic
These botulinum spores found in soil are harmless when there is oxygen present. But when spore-containing garlic is bottled and covered with oil, an oxygen-free environment is created that promotes the germination of the spores and produces a toxin that can occur at 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
www.cdc.gov/botulism/general.html
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1286457999800033
www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/botulism
Allicin from fresh Garlic Nature’s Original Antimicrobial
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diallyl_disulfide
garlic safe methods to store preserve and enjoy
cheftalk.com/threads/how-long-can-i-store-minced-garlic.64220/
I also used some info from this video on garlic bread from America's test kitchen ua-cam.com/video/VxM3tZkwNKA/v-deo.html
Making ready-to-use minced garlic ahead of time, and making garlic or other oils are a little bit different. I think that's where the confusion comes in to play. I used this video, and the one below, for making both safely. Research, research, research for the specific use you are doing. This is from OSU Food Specialist. Might help you distinguish between preservation methods.
ua-cam.com/video/PRhZIg1Alfg/v-deo.html
I love your video , as a brazilian that loves garlic... I have one question is normal and fine if the garlic turns a little transparent and a little yellow? It doesn't smell bad and when fried it looks normal
Yes that's how it usually looks. Thank you for watching !
Your kid is so cute! I keep watching the moment that he bumped into the wall lol
Lol thanks. Best part of the video.
is it okay to put honey in a minced garlic?i need reply please?because i only saw peeled garlic and honey.i already minced the garlic 😥.
Thanks for showing this and for good explanation =) It was very useful for me.!
Glad you found it useful! Thank you for watching.
Most easy, simple, and convenience way to store garlic!
Yeah dawg
Hi! Just one question: You did this with a bag of garlic that you bought, does the bag of garlic contain preservatives?
no preservatives, just plain peeled garlic. this particular bag was in the refrigerated section at Costco.
Thank you so much! ❤️ will it make a difference if I buy peeled garlic?
No. It should work. We used peeled garlic for this video.
@@Chow-House thank you! I did try your technique and it works! Thanks for sharing this!😊
You're very welcome :)
Hi! I froze the garlic for about 12 hours, then put it in the fridge. But now, a day later, the garlic has turned completely green! What happened? Is it still safe to use? Please help!
It's unsightly but it is safe to eat. It's a chemical reaction between the cells of the garlic. Here is a reputable website with an explanation as to why it happens. www.seriouseats.com/ask-the-food-lab-why-does-my-garlic-turn-green
i had some leftover minced garlic that i added to a container with some oil like other people say it should be stored, 4 days later i pull it out the fridge and its moldy, like actual green color.
I was so pissed I found this video and now I will test it.
Thank you! Your vid was the most useful so far! I will follow your suggestions! Wish we had an HMart in Sydney. There was one in Langhorne where I used to live in Philly, and I miss it. I am not Asian but I love Asian food. Again, thanks for such an informative video about garlic storage. I definitely was worried about spoilage and bacteria and you answered my questions. 😁👍🏼
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When I was in singapore. The minced garlic there is a bit wet like it has water on it. And the shelf life is also months as long as it is chilled. I wonder if it is also okay to add water or is it just the defrosted particles during the freezing stage.
I believe it's just the defrosted particles from the freezing stage. But it wouldn't hurt to add water. Downside is if you use it for frying you'll have more oil splatter. Our garlic stays good for months in the fridge after being defrosted from the freezer.
@@Chow-House make sense. Thank you so much! I plan to do this for a business as they don't sell crushed garlic in our groceries.
What keeps it from turning blue? Thank you
I am tired of moldy frig garlic. And keeping it in oil, vinegar, and salt seems a bit disgusting. I'm going to try this on a smaller scale. Thank you for figuring this out.
Do you have any tips for onion as well? ♥️
Good question. Are you looking to pre dice your onions and store them?
@@Chow-House Yes. Can we also do the same method with onions? 😁
I salute you 🫡 for such an information video. Only question is how do you thaw out your garlic? Do let it thaw in the fridge or at room temp? Keep up the great vids
Thanks! Either fridge or room temp has been fine for me but fridge is more recommended if you want to be safer.
Thank you 🙏 Blessings to you and your family, my friend.
Freeze the garlic as directed and then keep in the refrigerator to be used as needed. I’m just finishing the last teaspoon of my fresh garlic that I used this method on last spring 2023 and it’s now Sept. 2024. It’s still delicious!
Thank you my friend…. Keep those videos coming 🫡
Thank you for sharing this video ! 🎉
I wanna ask, is it okay if after i minced my garlic, store it in a airtight jar, put it straight in my chiller and skip the frozen process? Idk, i've been doing this for almost a year and the garlic always looks good to use for up to 2 - 3 weeks. But idk if it's really safe for our health. Thank youu
*Cause i find it really unconvenient if i froze it, like... I need to wait it defrost and it takes so much time. That's why i never froze it 🥲🥲
You're welcome! I think it's ok to skip the freezing process but I think the freezing process just makes it last longer than 2-3 weeks in my experience. We freeze a lot of minced garlic at one time and just keep it in the freezer until we're ready to thaw and use another container. As always, use your gut and senses to see if something is safe to eat or not.
The main factor is the freezing. The most botulism bacteria come from the soil and not air so when you freeze it it becomes sterile. When you open a container and put it in the fridge the other factors you mentioned come into play. I wonder how freezing in oil would compare... though I might just have portions of frozen chopped garlic and only add the oil when it goes into the fridge. Much of the time when you use garlic your cooking it in oil at the beginning of the recipe.
So should you add water for the home method or just leave it raw?
Rawwwwwww
Thanks for the information !!
Can I add some rum when storing it in the fridge?
Do what your heart tells you my friend.
Where did you get that big bag of garlic!?
Costco 😎
I love garlic and have a hard time keeping it for a long period , but yes I don’t know how to store it properly
I hope you found this method helpful. It's worked well for us for the past 2-3 years.
I am confused. So you simply minced up garlic and froze it? Or did you freeze it first, mince it, then freeze it again?
minced garlic, froze it, then put it in the fridge to defrost for use. i'm just saying the freezing process helps the garlic keep a fresher taste/texture while its sitting in the fridge to be used. no need to keep the garlic in the freezer the whole time.
But what about the smell of garlic in freezer and refrigerator and all over the house 😢😢😢
Why on most groceries, the chopped garlic they selling has liquid on its jar...what is it then?
The shelf stable minced garlic in jars is usually packed with water and some type of preservative like citric acid.
Great video, but are wearing a camera on your body? I was getting nauseous with the movement. I hope you will consider a different filming method, because I would love to watch more!
Thanks! I use a gopro on my head for some POV shots. I'll try to slow down my movement or edit it so it's less nauseating. I appreciate the feedback!
You most likely have an eyesight-brain imbalance. No way in hell watching a simple video should make you nauseous. You're the only one to have an issue, doesn't mean someone should change what they're doing!
@@Chow-House One out of 13k ... yeah, it's not your or your filming. Keep up the good work! This video will be watched many times over the next years!
I agree with the comment! I get very nauseous with movement like this. It was a helpful comment no need to get offended . Hope you have a better day ❤
Yeah true, just stop moving and talk to the cam.NAHILO ako dong
I had no idea about the botulism-no air connection, whew! Unfortunately, I'm an older guy and the constant camera movement gave me issues (sorry) so I mostly just listened to the audio
Thanks for listening!
Does this work for Ginger please
For ginger I recommend cutting ginger into chunks and freezing them. When you're ready to use the Ginger take it out of the freezer and immediately use a microplane or small grater to cut your ginger while it is still frozen.
So you crush it , freeze it then you put it in the fridge? Sorry I didn't have my glasses on couldn't read
Yes, exactly. I think the freezing process before putting it in the fridge makes it last longer and makes the quality better than without freezing first.
@@Chow-House Thank you!
may I know how long do you store it in the freezer before putting it in the fridge? Thanks in advance .. 🙂
At least 8 hours so it can fully freeze. I usually get about 3-4 containers when I buy this bag so I'll freeze all of them overnight and pull one out to keep in the fridge. The rest of the garlic stays in the freezer until i use up my fridge container. Hope that helps!
@@Chow-House thank you for the response I appreciate it. 👊🙏🙏
Chop and freeze and use?
Yeah, pretty much lol. But, I provide some information about why freezing and thawing can increase the fridge shelf life without sacrificing quality and convenience.
I buy the 3lb bag of garlic cloves at Costco, Christopher's brand I believe, and run it all through my salad shooter. I end up with a large mixing bowl full of what looks like cole slaw. I dry it very slowly in my dehydrators and then powder it as I need it. I call it Nuclear Garlic because it is about 20 times stronger than store-bought garlic powder without the cellulose to prevent clumping, which is an issue also due to the high oil content. I am getting ready to powder some more and am going to add a bit of cornmeal to it to see if that helps. Any ideas? I will do half of the next bag with the freezing method. Thanks so much.
I know potato starch is also used as an anti clumping agent for shredded cheese. For garlic powder, I'm not sure though.
So basically he’s just saying to don’t put anything in it just cut it and put it in the freezer. How long do you put in the freezer for and how long could you keep it in the fridge for? Do you need a re-put it back in the freezer after you use it every time.
Just freeze until it's frozen and in my experience stays good for 3+ months in the fridge after thawing. Don't need to put it back in the freezer.
I just made this and forgot to cut of bottoms 😫😫😫
It's ok lol. Probably won't notice a big difference.
@ yea it tuned out fine 🫡
Lmao your kid when you're pouring out the garlic.
He's a silly one
Garlic confit (cooked in oil) is safe to store. Ask a Frenchman.
I did this. I tirelessly peeled 8 heads of garlic. Put it in the chopper. Froze it. Then put it in the fridge like a week later. And it ended up with a greenish grey hew on a lot of it. DID IT GO OFF? I did what you said. 🤬😭
It's actually an enzymatic reaction which but should be safe to eat. Check out this article www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/why-does-garlic-turn-blue-article
I shall try and report back...I do not see any "tried it and..." responses....thx
Thanks! Hope it works out for you!
I have now tried this and it works. I can't tell how long the garlic lasts because I use it...but it lasts at least 2 weeks...I will keep a supply of chopped garlic in stock....yay!!!
Follow the procedure , however the garlic paste turned blue/green🙈
Oh that's interesting... When I buy the peeled garlic from Costco (Christopher Farms brand) I've never had this happen. I have done some research and apparently older garlic can turn this color when minced. Weird color but safe to eat apparently. Maybe try using another source of garlic? Check out this article written by a reputable chef www.seriouseats.com/ask-the-food-lab-why-does-my-garlic-turn-green
@@Chow-House thank you 🎈🎈 useful article.. it’s difficult for me to buy fresh fresh garlic.. I will try another market next time
No problem, thanks for watching!
MAKE MORE VIDEOS 🤩
Luv u
@@Chow-House I'm attempting your crispy air fryer pork belly.
I'm doing a picture in picture type thing. Hope you don't mind. Still editing.
go for it, dawg! i hope it turns out well.
Maybe scripting your videos so it's not so long drawn out and hard to understand. The Bouncing low monotone it's kind of hard to understand as well.
So basically a nutshell mince garlic then freeze it.
Next time I'll script my videos to include you sucking on these Chinese nuts.
@@Chow-House Agree with above. There is potential but very rambly and hard to follow.
it is a very simple process. i chose to add the additional information for those who want to understand why this method works.
Super annoying background 'music.'
I'm getting dizzy watching this
Lol this is so pseudo science