How to mince garlic in 4 easy steps.
Problem is, most people don't know how to smash and mince the little buggers, so they buy a jar of the minced stuff. I won't deny the convenience of it, so if you're in a pinch and you simply don't have the time, go for it and use it. My mom used the jarred minced garlic, and while it is something, it just can't compare to the real thing.
While it may take a minute or two extra, the aroma of freshly minced garlic will be your payment for all your hard work (and that's to say nothing of the amazing difference in taste!).
Step 1: Get your garlic. These are called cloves of garlic. See the pretty pinkish white skin? You don't want to eat that. That goes in the trash. You eat what's inside. So how to get them off without losing your mind? Proceed to step 2.




Minced garlic is great addition to many dishes, particularly soups, sauces, and dressings.
[It goes great in this Mexican rice.]
I have a half-way compromise...I buy the peeled, fresh garlic at Costco and then i put that through a garlic press. Pretty good :)
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How can I be older than 18 and not know this!?!? I hope I'm not the only one! But I did buy some fresh garlic for the first time last week and will try this tonight! Thanks for the demo.
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