Garlic is a low-maintenance kitchen staple with a fairly long shelf life, but even so, the beloved allium is not immune to inevitably spoiling with time. Ultimately, freshness boils down to storage.

Learning how to store garlic transforms it from a humble bulb into a culinary superstar, infusing recipes with flavor and zest. With proper storage, garlic can stay as fresh as the day it was brought ...

Store whole or minced garlic, as well as peeled individual cloves, or try freezing, roasting, or fermenting.

Roast whole garlic heads or individual cloves in the oven to give the ingredient a sweeter and more mild flavor.

Never store garlic confit at room temperature, as this can promote the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces potentially deadly neurotoxins. To minimize the risk of botulism, ...