Garlic
What It Is
Section titled “What It Is”Garlic is one of the most flavourful crops at Cold Springs Organics, cured after harvest in late summer for a long shelf life. We grow hardneck varieties with complex, robust flavour — a few cloves go a long way in the kitchen.
Download the Guide
Section titled “Download the Guide”How to Store It
Section titled “How to Store It”- Keep whole heads at room temperature in a dry, ventilated spot — a small bowl or mesh bag is ideal.
- Do not refrigerate. Individual cloves last a week or two; whole heads keep for months.
How to Prep It
Section titled “How to Prep It”Break off individual cloves. To peel quickly, smash the clove flat with the side of a knife — the skin slips right off. Mince, slice, crush, or grate depending on how intense you want the garlic flavour.
How to Cook It
Section titled “How to Cook It”- Sautéed — add minced garlic to warm oil over medium heat; cook 60–90 seconds until fragrant before adding other ingredients.
- Roasted whole head — slice off the top, drizzle with oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F for 45 minutes until spreadably soft.
- Confit — simmer peeled cloves in olive oil on low heat for 45 minutes; use both the soft garlic and the garlic oil.
Quick Meal Idea
Section titled “Quick Meal Idea”Garlic toast — rub a halved raw clove over grilled or toasted bread, drizzle with olive oil, and finish with flaky salt.