Should You Buy Whole Garlic Cloves or Pre-Minced Garlic?
It's a supermarket showdown! When you're looking at a recipe that calls for minced garlic, should you go to your fridge or your counter? We put the two options head to head to find a winner!
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Option #1: Head of Garlic
The papery skin may be a pain to peel off, but it’s also Mother Nature’s preservative, keeping your garlic fresher longer. To avoid garlicky fingers, rub them with some fresh lemon juice to help dispel the smell.
Prep: 1 to 3 minutes (1 minute with a garlic press, 3 by hand); Price: 5¢ per clove
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Option #2: Minced Garlic
Jarred garlic is cheaper, but you get what you pay for. Processed garlic may be heat pasteurized for safety, and the flavor often falls flat compared to fresh cloves. Plus, imported garlic could be whitened with chemicals like bleach. Ick!
Prep: 0 minutes; Price: 3¢ per clove
