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Garlic is a favorite food of many who can appreciate its robust, bitter and spicy flavor. With a multitude of uses in dishes from all across the world, you’d have to look far and wide for someone who doesn’t love this little plant.

But while many can appreciate garlic for its flavor, they’re not as likely to make use of it fresh in their cooking.

This might have something to do with how hard it can be to properly slice a clove of garlic, and how simple it is to sprinkle your dish with some garlic powder.

While this is a problem many encounter at some point in their lives, it’s far from insurmountable. Whether you use a sharp knife or a mandolin for those paper thin cuts, learning how to slice garlic is a must for every chef.

Join us today for our guide on how to slice garlic like a professional chef, including the techniques for peeling and slicing.

Step #1. Gather These Items

How to Slice Garlic-Step 1 image. inthekitch.net

In this tutorial, we will teach you how to slice garlic. You will need:

  • Garlic cloves (as many as the recipe calls for)
  • Small knife

Step #2. Peel the Garlic

How to Slice Garlic-Step 2 image. inthekitch.net

Remove the peel using a small knife. Or, you can use this awesome trick to peel an entire garlic bulb in 20 seconds!

Step #3. Slice the Garlic

How to Slice Garlic-Step 3 image. inthekitch.net

Carefully cut the clove in thin slices using a small knife.

Step #4. Ready to Use.

How to Slice Garlic-Step 4 image. inthekitch.net

Now you’ve got the skills you’ll need to slice garlic like a pro. While any kind of precise knife skills can be a bit intimidating, all you need is a little practice and some reliable tools to master your craft. A garlic mandolin can also be a great tool for those paper thin garlic slices.

What’s your favorite use for garlic? Do you prefer it sliced, minced, or chopped? Let us know in the comments.

How to Slice Garlic-Step 4 image, sliced garlic on a wooden cutting board. inthekitch.net

How to Slice Garlic

Joss D
How to slice garlic like a professional chef, including the techniques for peeling and slicing.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins

Equipment

Small knife
Cutting board

Materials

  • 1 garlic clove

Instructions
 

  • Remove the peel using a small knife.
    How to Slice Garlic-Step 2 image, peeling garlic with a knife. inthekitch.net
  • Carefully cut the clove in thin slices using a small knife, keeping fingers away.
    How to Slice Garlic-Step 3 image, slicing garlic thinly by hand and knife. inthekitch.net
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