Powdered Garlic Aromatic Seasoning (Printable)
Aromatic powdered garlic made by dehydrating and grinding fresh cloves for a versatile seasoning.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seasoning
01 - 10 large garlic cloves, peeled
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 150°F or set dehydrator to the lowest setting.
02 - Thinly slice peeled garlic cloves uniformly to ensure even drying.
03 - Place garlic slices in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet or dehydrator tray.
04 - Dry garlic slices for 2 hours until completely dry and brittle, turning slices once halfway through.
05 - Allow garlic slices to cool completely before processing.
06 - Using a spice grinder or high-speed blender, process dried garlic slices into a fine powder.
07 - Transfer garlic powder to an airtight container and keep in a cool, dry place.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Your kitchen becomes a powerhouse of flavor control instead of relying on store-bought batches that lose potency sitting on shelves.
- The process is oddly meditative, and you end up with a seasoning so fresh it transforms everything from scrambled eggs to late-night pizza.
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- Garlic powder loses its punch if exposed to moisture or light, so an airtight container stored away from the stove is non-negotiable—I learned this after opening a jar that smelled like old cardboard.
- One teaspoon of your homemade powder roughly equals two fresh cloves in cooking, so you have real leverage in recipes without opening your kitchen to the smell of raw garlic.
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- Hardneck garlic varieties are spicier and more complex than softneck, so seek them out if you want your powder to have personality.
- A pinch of this powder in butter before melting it over roasted vegetables or bread is the kind of small move that makes people lean in and ask what you did differently.