Preserving Garlic the Easy Way

I had an abundant garlic harvest this year, and I am in the process of trying to preserve as much as I can for use this following year. Some I will use to replant in October for next year's crop; some I will share. This is just one of the ways I will use that crop--the easiest way I have found to preserve garlic for later use. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

[@digitalnatalie7475]

thank you for your videos, glad to see older generation passing on their wealth of knowledge!

[@carolynlouise6566]

This is my 1st time watching you. You are a breath of fresh air, there isnt enough people like you. Ty

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Thank you. That's so kind of you.

[@crishanthimanoharan5486]

Thank-you for your video. How will storing in apple cider vinegar be, and without heating it.🌹

[@violethendrickson6080]

Thank you, can’t wait to try!! How I’ve always done it, is peel the garlic, put it in food processor along with generous olive oil. Add olive oil as needed, ratio can be about 50/50. Then I put it in jars and keep it the freezer. When I just need a little I scrape it with a hard spoon, if I need more, I remove some with a sharp knife. Keeps forever, always smells so wonderful and fresh and is ready to put into recipes without any further preparation of the garlic. Great in cooking or as you would fresh, like for garlic butter.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Nice idea. I infuse olive oil as well.

[@samuelJones-x4t]

Thanks so much for your input in preserving garlic with vinegar. Blessings to you & Yours.

[@Giselebushey]

I’m a fairly new gardener and at the last minute kind of I decided to grow garlic so I did get it from the grocery store. It did absolutely beautifully

[@LeighS02]

Thanks so much for the lovely video, and all the tips. Just a question - once the vinegar is heated to boiling, and you cover the garlic, when you use it, won't it taste of vinegar? I've seen this method used before, and wondered about using the garlic cloves once stored this way. Would love your comments. I've just crushed two heads of garlic, and put them in a Tupperware container in the fridge. I was wondering about covering them with olive oil? Or is vinegar better? Also, not sure if you have a post somewhere, but I'd be super keen to grow garlic, as I use tons of it. Well, not really 'tons', but lots 😂I'll Google.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

New Zealand supermarkets sell China-grown garlic cheaply but I buy the homegrown variety at $3 per bulb. Should grow my own.....

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

It's super easy to grow your own. Give it a try!

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie I've tried before, decades ago, but my plants were covered in blàck aphids as a result, I think, of my being inconsisteent with the watering.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

@@voulafisentzidis8830 Garlic doesn't require lots of watering. I encourage you to give it another try:)

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie thanks for the encouragement. I will, in June, when it's planting time - plant on the shortest day and harvest on the longest.

[@jeffpiper7430]

india has a nation wide warning out about chinese garlic ,apparently they have a major desease prob for which they are using some very nasty chemicals , dont know if its indian anti chinese propergandar but im not taking any chances

[@dennismoore8351]

I bought my first year garlic at my grocery store. I bought two packs of organic garlic, four bulbs each. Since then, I haven't had to buy garlic for the past three years. I have enough to use for a while and this year I have about seventy bulbs growing. All from about thirty cloves.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

You might want to experiment with some other varieties. It’s interesting to see how the flavors vary.

[@runteldat3127]

Can I use apple cider vinegar?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

@@runteldat3127 Yes. Sorry. Just saw this.

[@geraldkaupp5380]

Separate cloves soak in cold water over night. At least four hours. Peels come off easy. Hot water will soften garlic too much and it will not preserve as long. Fill jar add lemon and bay leaves,or rosemary and bay leaves,or chilies and peppercorn ,or whatever you like. Save soaking water for delicious daily drink. Can jars as per usual. Cheers from Sunny Alberta!

[@sqeekable]

Did you still add warm vinegar?

[@geraldkaupp5380]

@@sqeekable I add vinegar and process in canner for 15 minutes at sea level. Boiling in canner will make garlic 🧄 milder and sweeter

[@callonthenameofjesus1459]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. So easy and convenient.

[@christinebrooks6364]

Hi, great video and im going to try this, with my homegrown garlic. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

[@carolinehansen4563]

So glad I found you. Hope I can follow you without losing you by pushing the wrong buttons I am grandmother from the plug-in generation. I still get Mixed up, pushing these buttons. God bless you. Caroline

[@sheilarogers3448]

Save garlic peels to toss in bone broth. The peels have a lot of nutritional value

[@eckankar7756]

She doesn't wash her garlic after harvest so the peels would be covered in dirt.

[@HensForYall]

@@eckankar7756 It really doesn't matter when making broth. Heating broth kills any bacteria or anything you might be worried about. Usually garlic like this, there is barely any dirt left.

[@57Dalv]

New to the channel but love this idea to store the cloves. Watched others with freeze dry or dehydrator but prefer to keep them whole and fresh so I'm going to do this with our harvest I just pulled. We have done hot peppers with the hot vinegar in mason jars for years with great success so familiar with the process. Thanks!

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Glad you are going to give it a try.

[@RootandElevate]

Thanks so much! Food shortages are coming and here in Hawaii Garlic does not grow so I was looking for an easy way to preserve a bunch... I love how easy your method is! Thanks again!

[@w.patpeters4643]

I tried growing garlic in Kona Hawaii. The plants seemed to grow okay but never got any garlic cloves.

[@plzsavethebeez743]

That is wierd! Something in the moist air?

[@felicialopez6627]

Put them in your fridge for about 6 weeks then plant them. They need that cold snap

[@RootandElevate]

@@felicialopez6627 I’ll try that! Thanks so much !

[@beckykukoski8678]

I was curious if the garlic would take on a vinegar taste. Sounds like it doesn't. I liked your suggestion of roasting garlic and then freezing.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I have not experienced a vinegar after taste.

[@carolynlouise6566]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie i do that with apple cider vinegar, love it

[@lbpalexcool1]

I do this garlic is so strong I never had a vinegar taste in mine😁

[@The_Avacado67]

Have you ever had any trouble with your garlic turning blue? I tried to save some and used my left over pickling brine (white vinegar, water, salt) and my cloves turned bright blue after a couple weeks. Didn’t know what caused it or if they were safe to use.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I have never had that happen, but others have. They were fine to use then.

[@Derek-uh1wn]

I'm going to infuse my garlic with honey that's a great way to preserve garlic. I also like your method of preserving garlic , I will try it .

[@danvankouwenberg7234]

It's a great way to do it and a cold cure.

[@hyacinthp4882]

Thanks for this tip, I will do this to my garlic.

[@beverlysantillano]

Great video! I also love in Alabama. Can’t wait to try this.

[@tekawolf8254]

Thank you for the info on garlic. I'm new to trying this and look forward to having garlic when I need it.

[@christinegott3699]

Gd morning Ms Debbie. Glad I came across yr v informative video when I just typed in “Preserving garlic” coz I had bought one of those Costco bags 😉🤣. Now I know what to do with that big bag. Thanks a bunch.

[@SeymourKitty]

Peel the garlic. Put it in a mason jar. Cover it with warm vinegar. Refrigerate. Good for months. You're welcome.

[@pattiannepascual]

I am off grid no fridge, is there a way to preserve for at least 6 months with no fridge or fancy canning supplies? I can't listen to this entire video :(

[@hearthecrysofthecrusaders3357]

​@@pattiannepascualdoug and stacy off grid living, she has old video on garlic.

[@pambaughman1579]

Yes, I couldn’t watch the whole video either because every time she said, let’s get back to work videos about those office to talk about something else and thinks it’s funny

[@MaryLouHeskje]

Honey garlic ferment stays on counter. No fridge required.​@pattiannepascual

[@MJWINNER_Sketchbook999]

How do u warm vinegar

[@dasfreakster]

Just subbed. Keep up the great work.

[@patriciaingles1452]

Thank You very much from Huntsville Ontario Canada

[@tracierondeau]

Ottawa

[@robertgreatsinger9179]

Thank you

[@britt2607]

Great video thank you Debbie!

[@kansascitian2009]

Love your kitchen, it's just beautiful. Thanks for the video.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Thank you. It was a joy to work in. We just sold that house and have moved into our lake house with a newly renovated kitchen---nice but not as much space:(

[@sheilarogers3448]

You can plant store bought garlic. I did it and was lovely surprise

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I suggest using organic garlic for this. Some garlic from the store has been treated which may retard or prohibit growth.

[@yx6889]

Thank you Debbie! I will give it a try!

[@earlwheelock7844]

I have found a way to easily peel that pesky " paper " off the cloves ( l use a LOT of garlic )!! is to use commpresed air with a hand held blower, and partialy fill a plastic container with the seperated cloves cover the container with a lid, and hold in place, with the end of the blower chuck in the container with the garlic cloves, hold the lid with your off hand tight, leaving a small opening for the air to escape, then blow air into the paper covered cloves, and VOILA! all the paper comes flying out the small opening, BEST TO DO THIS OUTSIDE THO AS THE PAPER GOES FLYING EVERY WHERE!! this saves damaging the cloves and REALY rattles those cloves around in there, shaking the paper off too!!

[@kathygausvik7037]

Very nice video im going to try this thank you

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Thank you! It works very well for me:)

[@toniaphillips9695]

You are a life saver on rhis Saturday night 🤗 thank you

[@HealthyLivingWithWendy]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@savannahdixon5151]

Thanks so much 12:07

[@stuartsullenbarger2471]

I,'ve bought garlic from the store before...Gilroy from calif....and it's hardneck...and i,'ve planted them before from the store and They turned out fine..i,m in zone 5

[@minttea3973]

Thank you 🙏

[@danvankouwenberg7234]

Don't pay too much for garlic. You can get hard neck garlic you like and plant the biggest cloves and eat the small ones. It doesn't have to be organic. They're likely to not be sprayed with pesticides or have heavy genetic mods, but could be fertilized with inorganic fertilizers. It won't affect the new bulb you get.

[@ainefolan4880]

Lobe this video! Thanks for sharing the wisdom

[@cecemeyer5902]

Thank you!

[@valjalava1951]

Great idea iam just peeling my garlic as iam watching your video,just wondering how long will the garlic in the vinegar last ,also does it have to be in the fridge or can I keep it in my canning room

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I would definitely keep it refrigerated. Mine lasts for months--even up to a year.

[@NShatto80]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@MrsChonkeyMonkey]

I buy garlic in bulk already peeled so I need to preserve it so it doesn’t go bad before I can use it up. My question is can I preserve it in the white vinegar even though I bought it already peeled? I would think it wouldn’t matter, but I like to air on the side of caution lol Ty for the video and your time answering my ? Ty God Bless y’all Sonya

[@DebbieArnold-lk3fs]

I ‘ve not done that before but it’s worth a try! Does it have any sort of preservatives on it already?

[@karenstrong8887]

I am Australian and we don’t have a smush word. We have a smoosh word. Don’t you love the words we all invent that everyone knows and they mean the same thing?😂 To make garlic powder is easy. Chop clean cloves up put them in a tray, set your oven on warm and it can take about 6 hours. You want them to go hard with some lightly browned edges. Then you either put them in an electric grinder or a mortar and pestle. You have garlic powder. You can buy a dehydrator but I never use mine. I have been trying to find out how to keep fresh garlic. My son runs a hospital at night and is a farmer days. His wife does the same thing but at different hospitals. She has just cut down to two nights a week because the farm has so much that needs doing. They only grow certified organic garlic, lavender, fresh flowers and beef cows. They have heaps of honey from two hives that they can’t sell because the insurance costs are so high. It tastes like no honey I have ever tried and the taste stays in your mouth. It is not overly sweet but I am not sharing with my husband. As a Diabetic I can have a small amount of honey and I love a half teaspoon a few times a week in weak tea. I told him if he turns into a diabetic I will share. If he really wanted some I wouldn’t mind but he told our son on me.I got a text from my son son that just said. Mama, share with Daddy. I love you and we just harvested another 140 kilo’s of honey. I promise you will never runout. Why do some people use boiled vinegar in the garlic jar and some use cold vinegar out of the bottle? I have never preserved anything in a jar in my life before. I am trying to learn. Thank you.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Thanks for the ideas:)

[@geofftidy8745]

Only just watched. Do you have to heat the vinegar and can I use cider vinegar? Thanks

[@DebbieArnold-lk3fs]

Yes, you can do both.

[@darrcface2469]

Hello Debbie. Please help me. Last week I bought some garlic from supermarket, got home, peel the ends off. Put the Garlic in a small Tupperware dish type deal. I put holes on the top of Tupperware. Refrigerate the Garlic. Now it like some garlic have some Barnicle rotten type near the Ends. Can you tell me what's going on?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Gosh. I'm not certain but I think it may be oxidizing. I would just cut off the affected ends to see if the remaining part of the clove is good. I don't typically peel garlic and store it in the frig as you have done. It either sits in my cabinet unpeeled or in stored peeled in vinegar or olive oil.

[@TheKentuckylady717]

She said to put garlic in a jar....I use mason, ball ,etc not sure if just a plain jar from something you purchased from the store will do or not.... but I absolutely would not use TUPPERWARE for anything like that.....a JAR is better.....

[@lisadeluca5714]

What temp do you heat the white vinegar to?

[@YacobHaile-nm4sj]

Sorry to say this...the clip is useless...too much talk...can not consantrate about the real topic...i did not even know if she said vinigar0

[@Famcke]

Hey Debbie, I just found your channel and immediately subscribed. 😅 Help me out here please. I can't find the video you're talking about preserving Garlic in oil. Could you please add a link to that video? Thank you. Many blessings 💐🙏

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I make garlic-infused olive oil; I don't leave the garlic in the oil, but I don't know why you couldn't as long as you keep it refrigerated.I have not done that myself. I heat garlic cloves and olive oil just to a simmer. Turn off the stove. Put a lid on the pot and allow it to sit until cool. I remove the garlic cloves and pour the oil into containers which I either freeze or refrigerate. I let it come to room temperature and use to saute, for salad dressings, etc. I do the same thing with basil, rosemary, thyme...love having those flavors available throughout the year. Here's a link to preserving garlic in oil: countrylivinginacariboovalley.com/how-to-preserve-garlic-in-oil/

[@Famcke]

Thank you so much. My work is cut out for the new week 😆 Many blessings 💐

[@URAUNTSANDI]

Jump to 4:58 where she starts the process

[@pedroantoniocubassandoval2061]

Debbie, thanks for your advice, I want to know how to sell garlic in the supermarket without liquid and how to preserve it as they look in some businesses.

[@happyvaper5748]

Fantastic video Ma'am. May i enquire if i could use this very same method to preserve onions as i would like to do a 50\50 mix if at all possible. Thank you. Peace and Love.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I've not ever done so, but I think it could work. Let me know how it turns out.

[@helensparadlin5848]

Enjoyed your video.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Thank you for watching🥰

[@karenproulx5902]

Thank you so much I love to cook and you have some great ideas

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Thank you for the kind remarks.

[@LisaSadberry]

Do I have to boil the vinegar first?

[@BettyJC2010]

You can put the garlic in warm water after you smuch it , then it will peal very easy

[@RichardMcCarthy]

I Love Making Homemade Spaghetti,If I Use Garlic Stored This Way Will It Put A Taste Of Vinegar On My Spaghetti.

[@pjj.5649]

Very helpful, thank you much.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

You're welcome!

[@rbrown2895]

Thanks!! So easy!!👍😎👍

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

You are welcome! I agree:)

[@robertknell6635]

Loved your story. Have you done a video on making your Tuscan sauce?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

No, but that's a good idea. Maybe I will this fall:)

[@tahitinui2010]

Since the vinegar is infused with garlic, how munch flavor remains in the clove by the time you use it?

[@ajunkrmail9064]

does the vinegar need to be hot

[@staceypeck8073]

I have garlic from last year done is soft. A lot ok but I’m not sure how to know if my garlic is bad. Also will the garlic taste like vinegar ?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

The garlic does not taste like vinegar. The vinegar does take on garlic taste and is great to use in vinaigrettes, etc. If your garlic is soft, it is past its prime. Personally, I would not use it.

[@staceypeck8073]

Thanks so much for replying. Greatly appreciated. Love the vinegar tip. I will try this. Have a wonderful day.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Great info. Thanks. We LOVE garlic. Havagudun Debbie.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Thank you. You as well.

[@scottc4076]

Thank you Ms Debbie…I just bought 2 pounds and ima gunna put some up… 👍

[@pweetypoo]

That's a new way for me...

[@miar600]

Hello Thanks for your shares. There's a method of placing the garlic Cloves in warm water for an hour and then the peeling is easy after cutting off hard end. May I have your opinion on that please. Thank you

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Sorry, just now seeing this. I’ve not done that. It’s so easy to peel them by the shaken jar method. I don’t think I would want to allow the garlic to absorb the extra moisture. What do you think?

[@miar600]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie Logically I'd think that if they going into liquid in the end, it wouldn't make a difference, but good to get your perspective and thank you for taking the time to answer, much appreciated. You the expert in this field, I'm just the student here ☺️ All the best 🙏

[@dfwyuvera]

Wish I came across your video earlier 😅 Just froze a big bag of peeled garlic bought from Costco. I wonder if this method works for store bought peeled garlic? Also would the garlic preserved in vinegar taste sour?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I think you could easily process it with the store bought, peeled garlic. It will probably not be as strong since it will have been peeled for some time. I do not notice a vinegar taste with the preserved garlic. The vinegar does make a nice one to use for your vinegar-based salad dressings:)

[@John777Revelation]

Fascinating. Very informative. Thanks for sharing. Much Blessings to you. 🙏 Lord-Jesus-Christ ✝c✝o✝m

[@debralynnbailey6527]

Thanks so much 💗🇺🇸

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Thank you. It's so easy!

[@blaqfish]

Does this technique keep the garlic from turning blue green in color? Thank you

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I have never had it turn; apparently, some have. It's a chemical reaction that does not alter the garlic taste.

[@cherylgramm6591]

CAN I USE THE GARLIC TO PUT IN MY PICKLES THAT MAKE?????

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I see no reason why you could not use it.

[@maricelroxas676]

nice. thank you 😊

[@eleganceevolved8328]

Can you tell by smell when the garlic is bad?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Bad in the vinegar? I've never had it go bad. Not sure what you are asking:)

[@eleganceevolved8328]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie I was wondering if there is a way to tell when they have gone bad in your refrigerator after a few months.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

@@eleganceevolved8328 I've just never had any go bad even after months in the frig. The vinegar should be acting as a preservative to stop any deterioration, etc. If you see any signs of mold, etc., discard them.

[@sheilarogers3448]

So plant store bought garlic and plant was what I had to do a couple of times

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I'm not sure I understand.

[@sheilarogers3448]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie I had to plant garlic from grocery isle a couple of times. It worked though

[@danielleregiste3881]

Why did you heat up the vinegar instead of using itbas is?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

The heating of the vinegar serves a couple of purposes. First, it helps to get any microbes that might be lurking around. Second, it helps to "seal" the garlic and, thus, prolong its life. I like to use the garlic-infused vinegar to make salad dressings after the garlic is all used.

[@starbalt4843]

Do you use white wine vinegar? And how exactly did you clean it? Wash with water and let dry on the counter the day before? Maybe I missed that part :(

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Yes, it is white vinegar. If needed, rinse the garlic cloves and allow to dry completely. I usually rinse off the dirt from the bulb prior to removing the husk and seldom find it necessary to clean the cloves afterwards. The cloves will dry fairly quickly if you put them outside for an hour or so. Thanks!

[@starbalt4843]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie thank you

[@mbbillington3459]

I have some questions. Why do you wash the peeled cloves? Does it matter what kind of vinegar you use? What about preserving in oil? Would the process be the same? Can these jars be treated the same as when making jelly; be left on the shelf once the jars are sealed? I have limited refrigerator space. I love the tip for using a jar to help peel the garlic cloves. It will save me so much time. Thank you.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I wash any that have residual direct on them left from the husk. Most do not. I use white vinegar. I make infused garlic oil, but I have not tried preserving whole cloves in oil. I know some people do that, but it involves cooking the cloves in the oil, I believe. I have a friend who preserves some of hers in honey. I may give that a try this year. I would consult a good canning reference on the processing time needed if you want to can the cloves. I like to keep mine in the frig, but I understand the limited space issue. I like to use the infused vinegar in salad dressings, etc.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Dirt/ not direct😂

[@lucylu530]

I lightly sauté fresh garlic in avocado oil and put it all in a glass jar. I keep the jar in the fridge. It keeps for months.

[@alexdetagxi8148]

Garlic is the easiest to grow in a pottery you can practically leave it alone just make sure you water regularly.

[@mjudithcassidy2977]

Why does garlic turn blue? If you use tap water to store your garlic, you may find that your garlic turns blue. Using distilled water, iodine-free salt, and stainless steel cookware can help deter this process from occurring. The reason your garlic turns blue is that the garlic enzymes break down over time causing the natural sulfur in garlic to interact with the enzymes. This process can turn your stored garlic a slightly blue or green color. The good news is that you can consume garlic that’s turned green or blue. This process of the sulfur interacting with the breakdown of the enzymes merely changes the color of the stored garlic, not the flavor or potency.

[@6648rome]

What was the liquid you put in. I listened 3 times and still cant understand what you said. Is it vinegar or water?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Vinegar:)

[@nancybrowning3380]

I don,t have a microwave, can i bring white vinegar to a boil and pour it over the garlic? Also do you cover the garlic in the jar with the vinegar?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Absolutely!

[@osmodious8533]

Does the garlic turn blue/green on you?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

No. I've not experienced that.

[@osmodious8533]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie I cleaned and packed garlic in distilled white vinegar, left it two days in the fridge. Drained and repacked in olive oil. After about a week some of the cloves turned a teal color. Of course after I disposed of it, I hit the interwebs and found out it was a process of the pickling as the acid breaks down some cell walls and allows a couple of compounds to mix and create the color (or at least that’s the way I understand it). BTW - It’s supposed to still safe. Just wanted to know what your process was and see if the same thing happened to you. I was looking for a way to preserve garlic and tried that method first, saw you pack in hot vinegar and store - I’ll give that a shot and see how that goes. Thanks for the feed back.

[@janehamilton2406]

I used this recipe with boiled vinegar and my garlic also turned the teal colour! Is it edible now ?

[@osmodious8533]

@@janehamilton2406 tag for answers

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

@@osmodious8533 Are you storing it in the fridge?

[@charleencnossen9930]

I'm trying this. Do you know if I can store fresh minced garlic in raw honey for months? I want to make my winter medicine.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I have never tried that. Sorry.

[@daymonlindsey8150]

Mam,....if I use this method and then vacuum seal the jars closed will it keep on the shelf, and if so how long? Thank you.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I have no experience with that. Sorry.

[@miar600]

Hi Debbie I followed everything you said and my garlic after 1 week is green 😬 blue, who knows! Any idea what I did wrong? Too much or too little of salt or vinegar?! Researching to try find out by myself I found Laba Garlic 😳 I think that's what mine have become! Any ideas why? 🙏

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

Hmmm. You used white vinegar, right? I suppose you've had a chemical reaction during the fermentation. It doesn't always do that. Even if it does, it is still safe to eat. I know some people blanch it before fermentation, but I think you lose a lot of the flavor when you do that. I just prefer to go with the flow.

[@miar600]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie I used supermarket apple cider vinegar ummm. Anyway yes found its edible. Thank you Debbie 🙏

[@Trizm707]

the garlic turning blue is perfectly normal, its actually a really good sign, enjoy your "exotic blue" garlic !!!!

[@sheilabrennan5543]

I dehydrate mine

[@LaurieInMontana]

Why does the garlic need to be washed after removing the skin? If your hands are clean and the work surface is clean … I’m just curious.

[@Gdblesstheusa]

could i use apple cider vinegar instead of white?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I would not because I think it might affect the color. You could certainly try a small test and see.

[@karendarel6281]

If it's preserved, why do you have to refrigerate it?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

It's just what I prefer to do. Preserving can be done with several methods: cool storage, freezine, heat processing, fermentation, freeze-drying, etc. The method of fermentation (basically) used here helps to preserve the quality, texture and flavor of the garlic.

[@lyndalisten254]

Can I use apple cider vinegar

[@sappir26]

I've seen it done without removing the inner skin, only the outer skin, placed whole and preserved in salted water only. Have you ever done it this way?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

No, I have not. Sounds like a plan I should try. I always have an abundance of garlic. Thanks.

[@dawnamendola8690]

In doing this process the garlic doesn't get water soaked? Or vinegar soaked and soft ?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I've not experienced that.

[@KimberlySmith-zk8be]

Does the garlic taste like vinegar when you use it? Thanks so much!

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

No. Sorry. Just now seeing this.

[@katandsnohow]

Do I need to dry or cure it before I preserve it this way or does it matter?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

You should cure the garlic several weeks after harvesting before preserving it. I let mine dry with stems attached. When the stems are really dry, I cut them off for those that are to be preserved. For the remainder, I hang several stems together in a cool, dry spot for use as needed.

[@fatmehradwan6112]

If you used White vinegar, my information white vinegar it kills the good bacteria in any preserve vegetables and vegetables. so how we gonna use the garlic and there is no good bacteria it’s gone .?

[@karenortega2046]

I did this and some of my garlic turned a greenish blue in the jar… now i have to admit these were not from a garden it was a big bag from Sam’s. Why would this happen? And is it ok to eat?

[@blipblopride9024]

It is the sulfur. Not bad, but unsightly

[@angela14962002]

❤❤❤

[@lisavillanueva5628]

Hi Debbie. I noticed you have plastic lids and not canning jars , correct ? Also, how long would i dry the garlic before preserving.? Thank you. Its great to see there are still some good old ways from the past !

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I don’t pressure can these-just keep in frig. I let my garlic cure at least a good month. Others do less/more.

[@pmboston]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks very much. And I enjoyed the conversation a lot. So much so that I kept missing the points where you actually said something about the main topic and having to rewind. And you have saved a lot of garlic cloves from premature passing!

[@PolyGrip]

you filled the jar to the brim with vinegar? this is going to be game winning, thank you for the class.

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

@@PolyGrip I apologize for not responding sooner. We are in the process of moving🤪 My garlic keeps very well this way. Since I tend to plant waaaaayyyy too much, I try to use up the dried, hanging stems first then go to my jars of preserved cloves. I never have to purchase garlic, and I use a lot! I just love growing it🥰

[@artkeepsave7206]

Uh, I’ll try olive and vinegar and see what suits me best, thank you! Can you do minced garlic in vinegar, or does it have to be whole cloves?

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

I’ve not tried that. Let me know if it works for you.

[@urabundant]

My garlic is turning green?????

[@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie]

It’s a chemical reaction that sometimes occurs with fermentation. It does not always happen. It’s still good to eat. No problem.

[@urabundant]

@@DebbieArnoldDiningWithDebbie Thank you!!! Blessings!