How to Peel a Head of Garlic in Less Than 10 Seconds

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 2 deep bowls of equal size, made of a hard material like metal or Pyrex
• A dry (not fresh) head of garlic
• OR
• 1 Mason jar with lid

Preparation

Step 1

Smash the head of garlic with the heel of your hand. Sweep the cloves into one bowl, and invert the second bowl over the top of the first bowl. Hold the bowls together where the rims meet and shake the dickens out of it for 10-20 seconds, until the garlic cloves have been released from their skins.

I've seen various tricks over the years to make some kitchen chores easier and many are a total bust but not this. I've done it and it works like a charm!