How to Preserve Garlic for a Long Time? (Garlic Storage Tips)

ByCaesar Hours
Garlic Storage

Garlic is one of those plants or vegetables that can’t be stored for years. Due to this property of garlic, it’s quite difficult to do business with garlic.

You can buy garlic in bulk and enjoy wholesale prices if you don’t know how to preserve and store them for a good long time.

But now, it’s time to say no to stress over garlic storage, as we are here with the best possible ways to preserve garlic, along with some amazing tips and tricks. 

So, let’s get straight into it:

All Ways You Can Use to Preserve Garlic for a Lone Time

Storing garlic for home use and storing garlic for business are both quite different things. That’s why you can’t use a single way to perform both tasks.

When preserving or storing garlic, there are many things that matter, like the amount of garlic and the region where you live. Depending on these factors, we’ve compiled several ways that you can use to preserve garlic:

  1. Freezing (Both Home and Bulk)

You can use this method for your home and your business, but for business, you got to have a huge freezing space. For home, it’s always better to first peel and chop garlic before freezing. After that, you should place the chopped garlic on a tray on a flat thing to freeze it at an extremely low temperature. 

As soon as it freezes, transfer the garlic into a jar or freezing bag so that it can be preserved for a long time. But for bulk, freeze them untouched and make sure the temperature is always kept super low.

  1. Dehydrating (Only Home)

Dehydrating involves heating cloves or chunks of garlic to the point where they get dried, which is why this process can’t be done for businesses. For this process, cut garlic into small pieces and then dry the pieces in any oven or dehydrator at around 115°F/46°C. 

After dehydration, store them in an air container away from light and air. Dehydrated garlic will not go well with all dishes, but you can use them for soups and sauces.

Note: Dried garlic will taste much stronger than a normal one.

  1. Using Oil (Preferably Only Home)

Well, you can use this method for your business as well if you have a huge amount of oil only to dedicate to garlic. In this process, you first have to peel, cut, and lightly cook the garlic in the pan. 

After that, put the garlic pieces into a jar filled with oil (if possible, olive oil). Use the oil and garlic as soon as you can because this method will not be able to store garlic for months.

  1. Vinegar Pickling (Only Home)

Making a pickle of garlic and using it in dishes in which the sourness of garlic will not be noticed much. It’s not our favorite way, but a few people prefer it.

For this method, you first have to peel and then blanch the garlic in boiling water for a moment. Now, put the garlic cloves in a jar along with your favorite vinegar.

Wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar work well with garlic. Anyways, take the jar and put it into the fridge or freezer for a good long time.

Tip: In South Asian countries, people put pickled garlic cloves in olive oil and store them for years. Garlic also tastes quite well!

  1. Fermentation (Both Home and Bulk)

If you don’t have any problem with that unique taste of fermented garlic, use this method. For it, put your desired amount of (peeled cloves of) garlic in a jar or any container with a good amount of brine solution. 

(Brine solution can be made by mixing table salt in water)

Now, store the garlic at room temperature for a few weeks until it gets fermented. Once it gets fermented, you can now place the container in a freezer or refrigerator for longer preservation.

Tips to Preserve Garlic for a Long Time (Successfully)

So, these are some expert tips for preserving garlic SUCCESSFULLY:

  1. Always choose fresh and high-quality garlic. For that, you should buy them from a trusted seller like Fenduni. Read more about Feduni!
  2. You should always store garlic in a dark and cold place, and the freezer is mostly good for it. Make sure not to open the freezer too much.
  3. Every preservation method gives a different flavor of garlic. So, experimenting with different preservation methods is also a good thing, as that’s how you will find the right way for your taste buds.

Here are some specific ways to store garlic:

  • Whole garlic bulbs: Whole garlic bulbs can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. You can also store them in the refrigerator, but they will only last for about 2 months.
  • Garlic cloves: Garlic cloves can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks. You can also store them in the refrigerator, but they will only last for about 1 month.
  • Black garlic: Black garlic can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. You can also store it in the refrigerator, but it will only last for about 6 months.

Final Words

After knowing the best way to preserve garlic along with some expert tips, are you ready to buy garlic bulbs in bulk and store them for the future (or business, maybe)?

If so, Fenduni is the best place to do it, as from Fenduni, you’ll get 100% organic (both white and purple) Chinese garlic at wholesale rates. 

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