How to Preserve Garlic for a Long Time
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Store garlic in an open brown paper bag.It will block light and also allow air to circulate within.You could also use a small cardboard box with a lid.Poke a few holes all over the box to allow air circulation. - 2
If you want to preserve chopped garlic,peel and cut off the ends of the cloves.Mix them with olive oil(Submerged)in a jar and place the lid tightly.Refrigerate.This will preserve garlic for a month.Use a dry spoon to scoop when you need garlic. - 3
Store garlic cloves in a jar of rice.You could take a jar and fill it with rice halfway.Place the cloves a few inches deep.Rice,as we all know never gets stale.You could use that jar forever to store garlic cloves.
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