How To Peel an Entire Head of Garlic in 10 Seconds

I know what you're thinking: I already know the trick involving smashing a garlic clove with a knife to quickly remove its skin. Well this is a new, and rather incredible trick. And you don't even need a knife!

• Smart Tip: Peel an Entire Head of Garlic in 10 Seconds

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Posted by Janel Laban

Janel Laban is the Executive Editor of Apartment Therapy and has been working here, at the dreamiest of dream jobs, since March 2006.
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Comments (3)

That is helpful AND cathartic.

Surely one of my bowls will fly out of my hands, hit my husband in the head, and my garlic and peels go all over the kitchen.

Regardless, I'm totally trying this. Can't have too much garlic IMO.

This is so amazing on how this works. I see a lot of people using this in the future. Unsure of i will be able to do this so fast. Great job on this tip. Toronto window cleaning

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