They say you can never have too much garlic, and we agree. Not only does it add lots of flavor to a dish, but it offers a multitude of health benefits. And, garlic is incredibly easy to freeze. You can chop up the cloves and stick them in the freezer, or freeze the whole bulb. The important thing is to select the highest quality, organic garlic, as it will have the best flavor after freezing. Be sure that there is no mold or green shoots coming out, and that it’s well-dried and firm, not sticky or wet – if it is, use that garlic as soon as you can as it won’t freeze. If you want to chop or mince it up before freezing, allow it to sit for about 10 minutes first to release the compound known as allicin, which is responsible for garlic’s health benefits. It can be stored safely for several months in a plastic or glass freezer container.
