Air-drying: If you live in a dry, warm climate, you can cure garlic by hanging it from a rafter in bunches until it becomes dry. Simply hang the garlic plants or heads of garlic—skins on—with twine in batches out of direct sunlight and in a dry place for a few months. The garlic green leaves will turn brown.
Things You’ll Need
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Airtight food storage container
- 2 metal bowls or a cocktail shaker (optional)
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Harvesting and curing GARLIC for LONG-TERM storage
FAQ
Does garlic need to be dried after picking?
How long does it take to air dry garlic?
How do you dry garlic without a dehydrator?
How do you Dry garlic?
In a nutshell: There are two methods to dry garlic: oven-drying sliced or minced garlic and curing garlic bulbs whole. Both methods require peeling and sorting the garlic cloves before drying them. Garlic plants are part of the onion family. The bulbs are widely used in cooking and for medicinal purposes.
How should one take powder garlic?
Garlic powder can be used in the preparation of foods such as broths, soups, chicken, fish, meat, beans, pates, sauces and in the most varied types of recipes.
How long does garlic take to dry in oven?
Set your oven to the lowest temperature (closest to 130°F) as possible. Some ovens have dehydrate settings- use that! Dry the garlic for 6-10 hours (adjusting time as needed – garlic thickness, moisture content, oven temperature and humidity levels can change drying time). Be sure to leave your oven door open slightly to allow moisture to escape.
How do you Dry garlic in a food dehydrator?
Spread the chopped or sliced garlic cloves on the dehydrator’s trays and set the temperature to between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Dry your garlic for between 8 and 10 hours or until the pieces are hard and brittle. After the food dehydrator, the oven will be the next most convenient option for drying garlic.