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Tired of mincing garlic every time you need it?

Want to add some flair to your home cooking? Here’s how to make frozen garlic cubes.

This is a great way to always have freshly minced garlic on hand when you need it, without having to chop it every time. Making frozen garlic cubes has never been so easy and convenient!

Ingredients: 

-1 head of garlic 

-Extra virgin olive oil 

-Salt 

-Pepper 

-Ice cube tray

Instructions:

1. Start by preheating your oven to 350F (176C). 

2. Cut the top off of the garlic head and place it on a cutting board or baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle some olive oil over the head of garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 

3. Place the garlic head in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it is lightly browned and tender.

4. Once cooked, allow the garlic to cool down before handling. 

5. Separate the cloves from the head of garlic and peel off any remaining paper that doesn’t come off easily. 

6. Place the peeled garlic cloves in an ice cube tray and cover with olive oil. 

7. Place the tray in the freezer for at least two hours or until frozen solid.

8. Once frozen, remove the cubes from the ice cube tray and place them in a plastic bag or airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Now you have frozen garlic cubes that can be added to any dish for a burst of flavor! Enjoy!

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The Useful Cook’s Guide to Freezing Turnips https://usefulcook.com/cooking-tips/the-useful-cooks-guide-to-freezing-turnips/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:01:24 +0000 https://usefulcook.com/?p=452 Read more

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Here’s a handy guide on how to freeze turnips, so you can enjoy them all year round.


If you’re anything like me, you love turnips. They’re versatile, delicious, and nutritious. But if you’re not careful, they can go bad quickly. That’s why it’s important to know how to properly freeze turnips. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Start by washing the turnips thoroughly. This will remove any dirt or other contaminants that could cause them to spoil when in storage.
  2. Next, cut the turnips into smaller pieces. This will help them freeze more evenly and make them easier to use later on.
  3. Once they’re cut up, blanch the turnips in boiling water for two minutes. This will stop the enzymatic processes that can cause freezer burn.
  4. After blanching, immediately plunge the turnips into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  5. Once they’re cooled, drain the turnips and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  6. Finally, place the turnips in an airtight freezer bag and label it with the date before putting it in the freezer.

And that’s it! With this simple method, you can enjoy fresh-tasting turnips all year round.

Turnips are a delicious and versatile root vegetable that can be enjoyed all year round if you know how to properly freeze them. With this simple method you can have fresh-tasting turnips anytime you want them!

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