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S Viemeister[_2_]

On 1/14/2016 6:08 PM, wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:18:51 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>> How's things on RFC? Still much the same by the looks of it
>>
>> I'm looking for some alternative ways to preserve garlic. I've done it
>> in oil before but am interested in other methods. My favourite way is
>> to simply hang the bulbs in a cool, dark and dry place, but that only
>> seems to work for 8 months or so before it deteriorates and I'd like
>> to make it last until next harvest. Has anyone tried freezing the
>> cloves, either peeled or unpeeled? If so, what is it like after
>> thawing. TIA for any ideas.
>
> I don't really have a cool, dark place so every so often I buy five or
> six garlic bulbs, peel, drop in FP and chop - then I put in a ziplock
> and freeze. Everytime I want to add a little garlic, just break off a
> piece and use. Keeps flavour perfectly.
>
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