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Default Preserving garlic

On Thu, 14 Jan 2016 17:14:11 -0700, Janet B >
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>On Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:18:51 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
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>>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.

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>I have purchased a large quantity of peeled cloves and frozen them in
>small containers. I thought they turned out really good.


Thanks Janet. I might do a bit of both - mince some up and keep some
whole cloves too, as sometimes I like to use whole or chopped up
cloves in big chunks. I might try freezing some whole bulbs (unpeeled)
too so I can add them to roasts.