Don’t store peeled or minced garlic cloves in the refrigerator for over a week. Storing close to other produce: Garlic spreads its smell around, which can affect the taste of other foods.

Word is that I should expect garlic to keep until New Year’s Day. Maybe ideal storage conditions, dry and cool and dark with good airflow, might extend this New Year’s prediction.

Storing unpeeled garlic cloves is similar to storing whole heads. "Garlic buds have to be stored in a dry, dark place, with a temperature of 50-59 F°," Rosati says.

Storing peeled or chopped garlic in olive oil can extend its life for up to seven days. Just place the garlic in a jar, cover it completely with the oil and fasten a tight-fighting lid on top.

Storing peeled or chopped garlic in olive oil can extend its life for up to seven days. Just place the garlic in a jar, cover it completely with the oil and fasten a tight-fighting lid on top.

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Freezing garlic is a great option if you need to store it for an extended period. You can freeze garlic in several ways: whole bulbs, peeled cloves, or chopped garlic.

Then, sweep the garlic into your plastic food storage container. Make sure the container is tightly sealed with the lid and then shake the garlic up and down vigorously for 30 seconds to a minute.

Garlic is a just-grab-from-the-fridge thing for her, and it always has been. Dan Pelosi, an avid home cook and recipe developer, has also recently converted in the name of self-care.