Frozen Garlic Balls

Frozen Garlic Balls

Contributed by : Jane Berthiaume

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Canadian Recipes : Other

Jane first spotted this idea while scrolling through social media: a clever way to save garlic that’s not quite pretty enough for curing, but still packed with flavor. She gave it a try — and it worked like a charm.

Now, any garlic that looks a little rough gets a second chance. Instead of going to waste, it’s blended, scooped, and frozen into perfect 3-teaspoon balls, ready to drop into soups, sautés, sauces, and roasts all year long.

It’s practical. It’s easy. And it’s exactly the kind of little kitchen trick worth passing down — just like a favorite recipe.

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Ingredients for
Frozen Garlic Balls

Imperfect garlic bulbs or cloves (ones that won’t cure well or that you don't want to waste)

How to Make
Frozen Garlic Balls

Peel the cloves from any garlic bulbs that aren’t ideal for curing.
Blend them in a food processor until finely minced.
Scoop the garlic into 3-teaspoon portions using a small ice cream or cookie scoop.
Freeze the scoops on a baking sheet until solid. A couple hours.
Store the frozen garlic balls in a labeled zip-loc bag in the freezer for up to several months.

Notes

Each ball is about 3 teaspoons — perfect for most recipes calling for 2–3 cloves. No peeling, no chopping, just grab and go.