Peeling Garlic Made Easy: The Best Tips and Tricks

Peeling garlic can be a tiring job that leaves an unpleasant odor on your hands. We’ll show you how to quickly and easily remove the skin from garlic.

Peel the garlic – that’s how it works

For the first trick, you only need a knife or a sturdy spatula.

1. Using the flat side of the knife or the spatula, press the garlic clove briefly and firmly.
2. When you hear a slight crackle, cut off the ends of the garlic. The shell should come off easily.
3. You hardly have to touch the garlic clove and your hands don’t pick up the smell so easily.

The rubbing method

With this method, you only need your hands in addition to a knife.

1. Cut off the ends of the garlic clove.
2. Now rub them between your hands. This will separate the shell.
3. Alternatively, you can use a silicone garlic roller.

Soak garlic cloves

Another option is to soak the garlic before peeling it.

1. Soak the cloves in a bowl of water for about two hours.
2. The water softens the peel and makes it easier to remove.
3. If it’s still difficult, let your toes soak in the water a little longer.

The screw-top trick

For this option, you need a screw or mason jar.

1. Briefly press the whole garlic bulb together. Then put them in the jar.
2. Now shake the glass vigorously. The cloves detach from the tuber.
3. Remove all but the cloves from the jar and continue to shake the cloves. Now peel off the garlic cloves.
4. If you don’t need all of the garlic cloves right away, store the rest in the fridge. Alternatively, you can preserve the garlic with oil.