Garlic is a true kitchen staple. It's one of the most versatile ingredients and can bring depth to almost any dish, so let's make sure you always have some on hand.
Roll the head of garlic in your palms a few times, this helps the cloves release.
Remove each clove and using a large chef’s knife, slice of the small brown root at the end of each clove. It’s not particularly tasty or pleasant to eat.
Using the side of the knife, smash down gently on each clove to loosen the skin. It should practically peel right off. If it doesn’t, give it another smash.
Add the garlic cloves to a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process in short pulses until the garlic is evenly minced. Be sure to stop and scrape down the sides as needed. You can stop when its minced to the size you like… finely minced is most useful to have on hand.
Transfer the garlic to the cavities of an ice cube tray, each will hold about 1 Tablespoon, or scoop into small freezer safe storage bags.