@_cookwithchlo_: ๐งIf you've ever stood at the counter picking garlic skin out from under your fingernails, wondering why something this small takes this long, I've got good news. Garlic skin sticks for a reason, and once you know the reason, it's easy. A few seconds in the microwave makes a tiny bit of steam between the clove and the skin, and the skin lets go. Once you know the why, you can use it in every recipe. Suddenly a lot of "hacks" are the same lesson in different outfits. If you're the kind of person who needs to know the why behind everything, I started The Why Supper Club. We cook, ask the questions nobody else answers, and figure it out as a group. Pull up a chair. It's linked in my bio ๐
Chloe Olson
Region: US
Wednesday 28 October 2026 16:10:19 GMT
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Dan Beitzel889 :
How long did you microwave for?
2026-10-28 18:45:07
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Gordon West :
If you leave the garlic in the microwave long enough, itโll mince it for you too ๐ฌ
2026-10-28 17:37:12
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jeffpage85 :
Even fasterโฆmicrowave it the same. Put cloves into a large jar with lid. Shake it like Taylor Swift said to. Your hands donโt smell of garlic (or elderberries if you celebrate Monty Python)
2026-10-28 16:54:39
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Shin_G :
I have a silicone tube thatโs made for shelling garlic. Just press and roll it, then the clean clove slides out!
2026-10-28 17:53:07
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Uriah Bunner :
This is my new Food Network channel ๐ฅฐ
2026-10-28 21:20:46
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VanillaBeansarelife :
I buy a huge bag of pre-peeled at Costco. Then freeze it.
2026-10-29 06:54:42
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LolliLand :
Donโt nuke any of your food!!!
2026-10-28 20:43:25
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Iowa Corn Star :
I use this trick then mince it in my food processor, put it in tiny silicone squares and freeze. I have garlic ready and on demand for my dishes. (Trader Joeโs sells it like this also) It is so much easier than the mincing garlic sticky mess and was half the reason I skipped using it before!
2026-10-29 11:06:10
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The Rogue Pea :
Soooโฆyou started the timer and never showed us how long it took.
2026-10-29 02:40:04
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Thatcrazyteacherlady :
Wait WHAT?! 49 year old Italian here, where has this trick been my whole life?
2026-10-28 23:03:44
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aolson78 :
genius
2026-11-06 20:57:48
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Magical Moments Ears :
This made my day.
2026-10-28 18:05:58
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Heather :
Sorcery!!
2026-10-28 16:18:25
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rachellewilltell :
Omg stop it!!! Iโm trying this tonight!!!! โค๏ธ
2026-10-29 01:03:03
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Benโs Oma :
Or soak in water
2026-10-28 21:38:20
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๐๐Jilly Bean๐๐ :
WHAT IS THIS SORCERY
2026-10-29 00:28:57
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Max :
I lack a microwave. steam them?
2026-10-28 19:21:50
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Aaron Ruins Food :
whaaaaaa
2026-10-28 22:53:49
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Dawn | Social Media Strategist :
Wow!!
2026-10-29 21:51:15
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Abbi Rooks :
or just buy the pre-pilled ones at Sam's
2026-10-28 20:05:05
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Chessie's Girl :
Or microplane with the skin on if you're microplaning it anyway.
2026-10-28 17:55:29
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Accidental_Hermit :
I don't have a problem peeling a few cloves after smashing them with the flat of a knife. But I've got about 20 bulbs I was intending to mince and freeze, and I will try this idea on those.
2026-10-28 17:09:19
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ejgreenery :
How do you store your garlic after?
2026-10-31 13:00:16
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Magda Elmaghrabi ๐งฟ๐ชฌ๐ช๐ฌ :
Omg stawppp so smart
2026-10-30 19:55:58
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ShannonVary๐จ๐ฆ :
I did this tonight....life changing!
THANK YOU!
2026-11-07 00:32:33
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