garlic before freezing.

  • Garlic can be pickled in vinegar. Peel the garlic and fresh pack it into jars leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, or according to the recipe.
  • Garlic is used as a flavoring in a great many recipes.

Roasting Garlic

  • Preheat oven to 400circF.
  • Peal and discard the outer layers of the garlic head. Cut 1/4 to a 1/2 inch from the top of the cloves. Or Separate the garlic cloves from the bulb and discard the outer layers.
  • Sprinkle with olive oil.
  • Arrange heads of garlic or cloves on a baking sheet. Using a muffin pan will keep them from rolling around. Or place in a terra cotta garlic roaster.
  • Bake for 40 minutes to 1 hour uncovered or in a terra cotta garlic roaster, or 30-35 minutes if covered with aluminum foil, until garlic is soft and squeezable.
  • Remove and let cool. Serve or use in another recipe.

References

Bauer, E. 2018. Roasted Garlic. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/roasted_garlic/ (accessed 19 June 2018) Culinary Hill, 2017. Pickled Garlic Recipe. https://www.culinaryhill.com/pickled-garlic-recipe/ (accessed 19 June, 2018)

Home Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky. ID-128. University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Markham, B.L. 2014. The MiniFarming™ Bible: The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre. SkyHorse Publishing. New York, New York.

Renoux, V. 2018. How to Roast Garlic and How to Use It. http://www.vegkitchen.com/tips/how-to-roast-garlic-and-how-to-use-it/ (Accessed 19 June 2018)

Savethefood.com. 2018. I want to store vegetables. http://www.savethefood.com/food-storage/vegetables?g-clid=EAIaIQobChMIlcD4wODV2wIVC77ACh35tAAVEAAYAiAAEgLVnPDL_BwE (accessed 15 June 2018)

Swiader, J.M. and G.W. Ware. 2002. Producing Vegetable Crops, 5th Ed. Interstate Publishers, Inc. Danville, Illinois.

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