When Garlic Is Cheap, I Do This Right Away — The Garlic Stays Fresh All Year Without Going Bad.

Hello everyone, I’m Annie Tips — welcome back to my kitchen. Every year when garlic is cheap, I buy more and prepare it right away. Because if garlic is stored the wrong way, it dries out, sprouts, or even rots very quickly. After trying many methods, I only kept these 4 simple, practical ways that really work. Today, I’m sharing them step by step with you. Garlic is something we use almost every day, but it can go bad very fast if stored incorrectly. In the past, I stored garlic in plastic bags, and within just a few days it became dry, sprouted, or even rotten. After many trials, I finally kept only 4 methods that are simple, affordable, and extremely convenient for daily cooking. In this video, I share: • Storing whole garlic in paper bags for everyday kitchen use. • Using baking soda in a sealed jar to keep garlic dry and prevent sprouting. • Preparing crushed garlic with olive oil and vinegar for quick cooking. • Freezing garlic in portions for long-term storage without losing aroma. These methods help garlic stay dry, fragrant, and ready to use for months — without mold, sprouting, or waste. No complicated tools. Just simple habits that save money and make cooking easier. 👉 Watch until the end to see which method fits your kitchen best. 00:00 Why Garlic Spoils So Easily 00:50 Why I Prepare Garlic When It’s Cheap 01:40 Method 1 – Storing Garlic in Paper Bags 03:25 Why Paper Bags Prevent Moisture 04:30 Method 2 – Garlic with Baking Soda in a Jar 06:10 How This Method Prevents Sprouting 07:20 Method 3 – Crushed Garlic for Daily Cooking 09:10 Method 4 – Freezing Garlic for Long-Term Storage 10:20 Final Tips & Which Method Fits You Best If you find this video helpful, please like, share, and subscribe for more practical kitchen tips from Annie Tips.