The Best Way to Peel Garlic

Learn the best way to peel garlic with Chef Rachel! >

Use the flat part of a chef’s knife to first smash the head into cloves, then to smash the cloves to easily remove the skins. It's the best way to peel garlic!

I have also pivoted away from mincing garlic, preferring to slice the cloves thinly. This is a quicker technique and helps prevent the garlic from burning.

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Video by Chef Rachel Aiken, Family Meal, LLC