Separate a clove from the bulb of garlic. If you have ever tried to peel a clove of garlic with a paring knife, you know what a tedious job it is. I spent a few years doing it that way until someone showed me the secret of chefs. Get ready. It’s FUN!
Place the clove of garlic on a cutting board. Find a knife with a wide blade. Lay the blade on top of the garlic clove. Raise your fist. SMASH the flat side of the blade with your fist.
There you have it: A clove of garlic already half undressed. SLIP off the rest of the skin easily!
SNIP off the end of the clove. Mince it or slice it or whatever you want to do with it.
Peeling a clove of garlic is no longer an issue. SMASH, SLIP, SNIP. Finished!
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I use a technique similar to this to get mt computer working.
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Ha! You are too funny! I can imagine what that would look like. Blessings to you, Carl…
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I cut the bottom off first as that part sticks to the skin the most. Then smash and slip.
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Ah. I’ve done it that way before. You are right that it stays more compact if you wait to snip off that part. Sometimes I smash it too hard. Thanks for helping us get the garlic out of the skin. I appreciate your visit. Blessings to you, Genie…
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Just have to have the knack, huh? Great post. 😀
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Hi Jamie. It’s nice to see you. Thanks for stopping by. I’m not sure I have the knack, but I do persevere. Blessings to you…
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You made quick work of that.
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I wish I’d have learned that sooner. It does save a lot of time. Blessings to you, Patti…
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Blessings to you!
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