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Dave Smith
 
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Default Garlic in a jar.. Shelf life?

Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan wrote:

>
> > Have you ever tried prepeeled garlic? It's fresh and sold in little
> > plastic bags, keeps in the refrigerator.

>
> I have followed this thread a bit. I detest the jarred garlic. To me it
> emits a very sweet flavor which I don't much care for. Fresh garlic is so
> easy to peel and dice, mince, chop if you need it, I just don't see the
> need for the garlic which is jarred. I'll use garlic salt or garlic powder
> if I'm out of garlic, which is seldom.


I tried garlic in a jar. I didn't like it. There are a few things that I use
garlic powder for. I saw pre peeled garlic for the first time just the other
day. I didn't see much point in getting it. It's easy enough to peel garlic.
Just break off a clove, lay a wide knife across it and press down a bit. A
section of peel comes off an d you just pull the rest off. I usually get a new
supply of garlic when I am down to 2 buds.

I have been going through a lot of garlic lately. I have been mincing it and
frying it in butter with some dried chili flakes, grated ginger and various
additives for a sauce with angel hair pasta. I use 2-3 good size cloves for two
servings.