I’m a garlic farmer – all the ‘viral hacks’ for peeling cloves are overthinking it, my way is so easy
FROM mushrooms to bread, garlic can elevate any food it’s added to.
If you’re a flavor fiend, there’s only one food prep hack you need.
TikTok user @newdawnfields shared her handy tip for peeling garlic cloves.
The self-described “garlic lady” hit out against viral peeling hacks, like one that involves some clever chopping and another that requires a bit of fancy knife work.
She said they’re “overthinking it.”
“I’m going to show you what this Georgia fire, which is not known for being a particularly easy one to peel,” the Michigan-based garlic farmer explained.
She detailed: “The big thing you want to do is put some heat on it. Put it in the microwave for 10-20 seconds and then let it cool down for a second.”
The TikToker then proceeded to demonstrate how to easily remove the peel from your garlic.
“I’ll show you, it’s already coming apart. They’ll just pop right out. We’re overthinking this,” she concluded.
TikTok users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the advice.
“I started throwing it in while the oven was warming up and it’s SO much easier,” one viewer said.
Another follower joked: “My peeling hack is to buy pre-diced garlic at Costco. You’re welcome.”
“Used your trick last night and it worked so good! Did 30 seconds and the garlic was already starting to soften and just squeezed right out!!” commented a third person.