The best ways to freeze garlic
While a whole garlic bulb can reportedly last up to six months in a cool, dark place—especially if it still has its stem—we haven't experienced such longevity ourselves. Perhaps your environment is cooler and darker. If not, consider how much time you have for food storage and embark on your own frozen garlic journey. Garlic can remain good for up to 12 months in the freezer.
If you're short on time and only have 30 seconds, simply place a garlic bulb in a resealable plastic bag or wrap it in cling film. Freezing it whole is more effective than freezing something like an apple, as garlic is relatively small and naturally divided, making it easy to thaw and separate when needed. If you have five minutes to spare, you can peel the garlic cloves like they do in restaurants, spread them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and freeze for a few hours before transferring them to an airtight container for long-term storage. This intermediate step isn't strictly necessary, but pre-freezing can help prevent the cloves from sticking together over time. If you have 10 minutes, you can peel, mince, and portion the garlic into ice cube trays, lightly cover with water, and freeze. The time it takes to remove that garlic scent from your hands will vary, of course.
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