HOW TO PRESERVE GARLIC FOR YEARS! ULTIMATE PREPPER TRICK!

Garlic is a powerful, flavorful, and medicinal ingredient, but it can spoil quickly if not stored properly. Want to preserve garlic for years? These ultimate prepper tricks will keep your garlic fresh and ready to use—no waste, no spoilage!

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1️⃣ Freezing Garlic (Lasts Up to 2 Years)

Best for: Whole cloves, minced garlic, or garlic paste

🔹 How to Freeze Whole Cloves:

1. Peel the garlic cloves and place them in an airtight freezer bag or container.
2. Store in the freezer and take out as needed—no thawing required!

🔹 How to Freeze Minced Garlic or Paste:

1. Blend peeled garlic with a little olive oil until it forms a paste.
2. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
3. Once frozen, transfer cubes to a freezer bag—use them directly in cooking!

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2️⃣ Dehydrating Garlic (Lasts 2-3 Years)

Best for: Making garlic powder or garlic flakes

🔹 How to Dehydrate Garlic:

1. Peel and thinly slice garlic cloves.
2. Lay them on a dehydrator tray (or bake at lowest oven temp, 140°F/60°C until completely dry).
3. Store as garlic chips or grind into garlic powder for long-term storage.

💡 Storage Tip: Keep in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place.

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3️⃣ Preserving Garlic in Honey (Lasts 1-2 Years)

Best for: Fermented garlic with health benefits!

🔹 How to Preserve Garlic in Honey:

1. Peel whole garlic cloves and place them in a clean glass jar.
2. Cover with raw honey, ensuring all cloves are submerged.
3. Let it sit at room temperature for a few weeks before using.

💡 Bonus: The honey becomes infused with garlic’s powerful immune-boosting properties!

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4️⃣ Storing Garlic in Vinegar or Oil (Lasts Several Months)

Best for: Cooking, dressings, and marinades

🔹 How to Store in Vinegar:

• Submerge peeled garlic cloves in apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
• Store in the fridge and use as needed.

🔹 How to Store in Oil (SHORT-TERM ONLY!):

• Submerge garlic cloves in olive oil and refrigerate.
• Use within 2-3 weeks to prevent botulism risk.

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Which Method Should You Use?

✅ Want fresh-tasting garlic? → Freeze it
✅ Want long-term storage? → Dehydrate it
✅ Want a medicinal boost? → Preserve in honey
✅ Want quick-use garlic? → Store in vinegar or oil

Using these prepper tricks, you can preserve garlic for years and always have it ready for cooking, health benefits, and emergencies!