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Mincing Garlic

Grill Skills Mastering Basics Mincing Garlic

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Step 1:

Trim the root end from each garlic clove.

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Step 2:

Crush the clove with the side of a knife to loosen the skin. Be sure the edge of the knife is facing away from you.

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Step 3:

Peel off the skin.

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Step 4:

For a very even mince, cut the clove into thin slices first.

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Step 5:

Then line up the slices in a row so you can cut across the slices.

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Step 6:

Repeat with all the cloves and finally rock your knife over the chopped garlic until all of it is minced as finely as you want.