How to Dehydrate Garlic
How to dehydrate garlic
This is much more simple than you might think. A great way to add to your long-term preservation of food and spices. By removing moisture from fresh garlic cloves, you not only intensify their flavor but also extend their shelf life significantly. This process concentrates the garlic’s taste, making it a versatile ingredient for various dishes. From seasoning blends to soups, sauces, and even homemade snacks, dehydrated garlic offers convenience without compromising on taste.
Grinding it up, you can have garlic powder. (made similar to this onion powder) Embracing this preservation method unlocks a pantry staple that enhances flavors, streamlines meal prep, and allows for the enjoyment of garlic’s health benefits year-round.
I recently purchased garlic at Costco. Very affordable, but there was way more than I would use in a couple of weeks. It was Costco after all.
I decided to dehydrate all of this garlic to preserve it for my long term food storage. It was a team effort to do this only because there was so much of it.
Step 1
First we had to break open the garlic cloves and separate them.
Step 2
Peel the cloves
This little garlic peeler was such a great purchase. Just roll the garlic clove around and it peels it for you!
Step 3
Slice the garlic cloves thin so they won’t take forever to dehydrate.
I used this mini mandolin. (There is one similar on Amazon)
Step 4
Spread it out on the dehydrator tray. I love my Excalibur. It has been a powerhouse and works as good as the day I bought it 10 years ago.
Did you know garlic was sticky?
I lost track of how long it was on there. I put my Excalibur on the vegetable setting. I know it was at least 12 hours though.
Step 5
Store in an airtight container. I always use canning jars because they seal really well.
Finished product.
Seems like there isn’t much there. I always feel that way with my dehydrated veggies too.
Beyond its culinary prowess as a versatile seasoning and flavor enhancer in dishes ranging from soups to stir-fries, dehydrated garlic holds a remarkable array of health benefits. From supporting cardiovascular health and boosting the immune system to aiding in digestion and promoting detoxification, its medicinal properties have long been celebrated in traditional medicine.
The convenience and long shelf life make it an indispensable pantry staple for busy individuals and families seeking to infuse their meals with both flavor and nutritional value. Whether sprinkled onto a homemade pizza or incorporated into a nourishing broth, dehydrated garlic embodies the essence of holistic living, offering a harmonious blend of culinary delight and wellness support. Embracing the power of dehydrated garlic not only enriches the taste of dishes but also cultivates a deeper connection to the natural abundance of the earth, empowering individuals to prioritize both their palate and their well-being on their holistic journey toward vibrant health and vitality
Pickled my bargain garlic!
That sounds yummy!!
how’d the house smell? when i do onions, the clothes in my dresser smell of onion 😉
Not bad….Onions were another story lol
To pack in jars – anything special except for sterile clean jars?
Then to store – cool dry place?
I haven’t purchased an Excilabur yet….so tempting for my large garden!
Excellent question!! I Vacuum sealed a mason jar and store in my pantry. Love my Excalibur! I have tried the round style, and the Excalibur is so much nicer!
look for food grade oxygen absorbs they will permit you to store dried foods for a long time. If I have lots of stuff that I dry I get a small 5lb bottle of nitrogen that I give a squirt into the jar just before closing. No worries, nitrogen is a natural non oxidizing inert gas and every time you open a bag of food that is commercially packaged (dry)it has some in it to keep the food fresh. Nitrogen is part of our air and you breath it in every day it is not harmful but prevents food from getting bad by binding oxygen and moisture.
We also have a small electric coffee grinder.After dehydrating we ground some for coarse ground garlic .That way we have both .
I am going to Costco today. Will grab more garlic and do this next! Thank you!
I want to do this! I am just worried about the sheets/screens of my Excalibur. Were you able to get the smell out?
Angela…I wondered about that myself. I read somewhere that for either onions or garlic, dehydrate a few potatoes after the offensive item and it removes the smell! Haven’t tried it, but it sounds logical to me 🙂 Thanks for sharing MamaKautz!
I just hand washed them after I was done Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for writing this guide, it’s easier than I thought to dehydrate garlic. I’ll give it a try this summer!
I dried garlic last year and it is so brittle I can hardly grind it down to use. It doesn’t even soften up when left in olive oil. What is the texture I should be looking for to know it has dried enough? What I have is basically not usable.