How To Dehydrate Garlic

How long does dehydrated garlic last? Learn how to dehydrate garlic to enjoy it year-round. It's simple to turn your gourmet bulbs into crunchy, golden chips.

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How long does dehydrated garlic last? Learn how to dehydrate garlic to enjoy it year-round. It’s simple to turn your gourmet bulbs into crunchy, golden chips.

Fresh gourmet garlic brings a delicious, pungent bite to any savory dish. The season in which gourmet varieties are available, however, is all too short. Fortunately, there are a number of ways in which you can preserve garlic, extending its storage life and allowing you to enjoy it year-round. Dehydration is one good method for preserving gourmet garlic. The process is simple, and the result is crunchy, garlicky golden chips that you can use in a variety of dishes.

Any gourmet garlic cultivar can be dehydrated, and the condition of the bulb doesn’t have to be perfect. In fact, dehydration is a great way to use up any garlic seconds since you can cut away any bruised or damaged parts. The biggest task in dehydrating garlic is peeling the cloves, but there are ways to make this task easier.

Our favorite method for easy peeling is to blanch the cloves. Blanching makes the skins soft and supple, and easy to remove.

  • Updated on Aug 12, 2023
  • Originally Published on Dec 11, 2013
Tagged with: Andrea Cross, British Columbia, Canada, food preservation, garlic, Reader Contributions
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