Freezing garlic?

[takadi]

I bought one of those giant containers of peeled garlic from the korean grocery store and after a few weeks the whole container became moldy. The container was cheap but I was so mad that I had to throw away so much good food.

Is there a way to freeze garlic properly?

[ipsedixit]

Not sure what you mean by "properly".

But yes you can freeze garlic; usu., the best way is to use an air tight container, or a ziplock freezer type bag.

That said, frozen garlic once defrosted will never be as flavorful or pungent as fresh, and some of the texture will have deteriorated.

[takadi]

If you blanch them first, or perhaps store them in oil or puree them, will they be able to maintain at least some of their fresh flavor and texture?

[ipsedixit]

This post has some pretty good info on freezing garlic. Good luck.

http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/0...