Anyone who uses garlic as part of their daily diet, is well aware of the struggle that is peeling it. To reap the many benefits of this superfood and super ingredient, you first must get rid of the skin on those cloves, and there’s a long list of ways to do so. And most methods are time-consuming.
Here, we will teach you 3 ways to peel your garlic:
Knife Method
Start by removing a clove of garlic from the bulb. Trim off the root. Place the clove under a large chef’s knife, with the blade facing away from you. Press down using the palm of your hand until you hear or feel a crack.
Microwave Method
Place a bulb of garlic in the microwave and nuke it for about 25 seconds. Remove it from the microwave and let cool for about 20 seconds. Remove cloves from the bulb and peel them. Trim off the root.
Jar Method
Take a garlic bulb and start removing as many cloves as you want. Add them to a mason jar and screw on the cap. Shake the jar for 10 / 20 seconds. The skins will break away.
Remove the peeled garlic from the jar and trim off the root.
