The first step in storing your garlic right is keeping it in the fridge. Commercially packaged minced garlic that includes preservatives can be kept in the fridge for 18 to 24 months.

Jarred garlic is a divisive ingredient. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Jarred garlic, which I (and many others) lovingly refer to as "jarlic" is a polarizing product. I live with a chef ...

S tore-bought minced garlic is a convenient way for cooks to add flavor without the hassle of tedious chopping. If kept properly, an opened jar can last up to two weeks. Of course, if your jar ...

When you open a jar of minced garlic, take a whiff. It smells like the contents have already gone bad. ... crusty bread, a baked potato, for starters. 6.

When you're in such a bind, you can use this general rule often found on minced garlic labels: Half a teaspoon from the jar is equal to a clove. Keep in mind, though, that not all cloves are the ...

There are some things in life you should never do, like cheat on your taxes or be mean to your mother. But more importantly, you should never buy or use minced garlic in a jar. It just isn't worth it.

Pre-prepped, minced garlic sometimes gets an unfairly bad rap in the kitchen. Here’s how jarred garlic actually compares to fresh cloves — plus how to substitute it in recipes that call for ...

Jarred garlic, which I (and many others) lovingly refer to as "jarlic" is a polarizing product. I live with a chef, so it’s not allowed in our home kitchen.