topic Re: Minced garlic in Kitchen

Minced garlic

Mom in NY — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:09:30 GMT

Sometimes don't feel like peeling and mincing fresh garlic. Can anyone recommend good jarred garlic. TIA

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Sooner — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:27:08 GMT

Look for one from USA not China.

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brandiwine — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:27:42 GMT

Christopher Ranch. Always good when you don't have time.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:35:30 GMT

IMO, jarred garlic is jarred garlic. You can get it in water or oil, usually EVOO. Most of the time I get mine at Aldi, but i needed some when I was at Walmart a few weeks ago so I picked up the Simply Organic brand in a squeeze bottle. To be honest, I like Aldi's better because I can spoon out what I want.. The one thing I have observed, though, is that you need more jarred garlic to match the flavor/strength of fresh.

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nana59 — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:47:57 GMT

check the expiration dates on bottled garlic....i've read it isn't very long.....

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labloverrr — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:40:39 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch yes, I agree you need to use more jarred garlic because it's not as strong as fresh.

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fthunt — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:44:14 GMT

I've tried several in oil pre-chopped....... and none pack a punch. So fun (NOT) to peel and then a clove slips out of fingers and falls down the garbage disposal. GRRRRR

I find simple garlic powder easier and the flavor stays with the food better.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:49:45 GMT

these are the two i use......

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:50:42 GMT

Lay the garlic clove on a cutting board and whack it with the side of a big knife. The skin comes right off and the clove is smushed. Just go over it with the knife and it's minced.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:53:13 GMT

I use a LOT of garlic! No way I want to peel and chop garlic!

For years, I used Goya brand but my supermarket stopped carrying it.

Last year - I ordered (bulk order) from Amazon - the brand is Jackie's Kitchen. I have 12 jars of it - it's very good.

I also bought a dozen jars of garlic paste . Rani brand. Good when I'm making something like a spread that I want a smooth texture.

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RedTop — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:13:07 GMT

We also use A LOT of garlic, and buy it minced in large jars at Sams.

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Somertime — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:27:51 GMT

I've found the minced garlic in oil or water has very little taste and I do not care for it. I use Spice World peeled garlic in comes in a vacuum sealed bad and is in the fresh vegetable section. It is, already, peeled and ready to be chopped or minced or used whole cloves. Lasts quite awhile in the refrigerator. It's a pleasure!

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sann — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:41:02 GMT

If you have a Costco nearby they have their brand Kirkland Signature Minced California Garlic.....48 oz jar....5.49. I use this and it's very good quality.

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meallen616 — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:52:06 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ,

That's exactly how us Jersey women do it!

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cindyNC — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:56:56 GMT

I used to buy fresh all the time and it would go bad or whatever.

I have dried garlic and dried toasted garlic that I use now. My favorite spice places are Penzy, The Spice House or Rockerbox Spices. Rockerbox has no fillers in their mixes and most of their spirces are garlic based. I believe it was either the owners father or grandfather who had a garlic farm.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:57:33 GMT

@meallen616 Lol!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:05:37 GMT

@sann wrote:
If you have a Costco nearby they have their brand Kirkland Signature Minced California Garlic.....48 oz jar....5.49. I use this and it's very good quality.

This really is a great buy. I've bought it in the past, but couldn't use it up fast enough. Plus it's a large jar taking up space in the fridge, just like my large jars of olives - LOL 🤷‍♀️. Value wise, though, it's good, even if you end up pitching some.

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WORKING GAL — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:11:22 GMT

@Mom in NY - I hate peeling and chopping fresh garlic too. I buy a bag of peeled fresh garlic, take out my KA chopper and do the whole bag. I keep it in a glass jar, add a little oil, stir and refrigerate. It stays great in the in the fridge for a long time. Just spoon out what you need.

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Marp — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:10:04 GMT

@nana59 wrote:
check the expiration dates on bottled garlic....i've read it isn't very long.....

@nana59, this past week I bought a jar of minced garlic in water and the use by date is December 16, 2023.

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Lovestheshores — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:34:41 GMT

@Mom in NY I buy Penzeys Minced Garlic. Thrilled to have found this as I'll never have to peel and mince garlic ever again. It's freeze dried and rehydrates quickly. Taste is outstanding, just like fresh when cooking with it.