Now you’re thinking like a genius. Freezing is different from refrigerating. Whole cloves freeze beautifully. They get a little mushy when they thaw, but the flavor stays strong.
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You can even freeze minced garlic in an ice cube tray. Pop out a cube of garlic butter or straight garlic? Life changing. No chopping, no crying.
But freezing is a long-term commitment. For a few days or a week, stick with the counter for whole bulbs, and the fridge for peeled or chopped bits.
