Do you need to peel the garlic first? It says to peels and minces but just want to be sure it peels the cloves
1505081
I have only used peeled cloves. The yield of minced garlic with this twist is far greater than any press I have ever used.
1505082
Yes, I peel it first...otherwise I think the peel would get mashed up with the minced garlic. I really like mine & have bought it for others!
1505083
There is a video review of this gizmo on You Tube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb4042k5Yrg&feature;=player_embedded). Jaden put in unpeeled garlic and gave it only a couple of twists. This broke up the garlic a bit but the peel still seemed to be fairly intact and came off cleanly. Then she finished mincing the garlic.
1505084
When I use it I peel the garlic first. I don't see how you could not peel it if you don't want to eat the peel... :-)
1505085
It peels when you hit the cloves with the twist. It has a raised area on the bottom. Works pretty good! I also throw a whole head into a Tupperware container and shake the heck out of it. Then I put the extra cloves in the container in the fridge and use them all week.
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This unit is designed to be used on the grill not the oven. If you want to roast garlic in your oven get a clay roaster. As far as the squeezer goes you are correct.The idea is that you use it to squeeze the hot roasted garlic out of it's husk. It works OK if you're garlic is the right shape, but it is more of a novelty item. The roaster itself is extremely well made and works great. We have found that because of the shape of the roaster and the heat of the grill a variety of garlic sold as elephant garlic works best. Be sure to follow the directions as to adding a little olive oil. I hope that will be helpful. This unit is designed to be used on the grill not the oven. If you want to roast garlic in your oven get a clay roaster. As far as the squeezer goes you are correct.The idea is that you use it to squeeze the hot roasted garlic out of it's husk. It works OK if you're garlic is the right shape, but it is more of a novelty item. The roaster itself is extremely well made and works great. We have found that because of the shape of the roaster and the heat of the grill a variety of garlic sold as elephant garlic works best. Be sure to follow the directions as to adding a little olive oil. I hope... » Read More This unit is designed to be used on the grill not the oven. If you want to roast garlic in your oven get a clay roaster. As far as the squeezer goes you are correct.The idea is that you use it to squeeze the hot roasted garlic out of it's husk. It works OK if you're garlic is the right shape, but it is more of a novelty item. The roaster itself is extremely well made and works great. We have found that because of the shape of the roaster and the heat of the grill a variety of garlic sold as elephant garlic works best. Be sure to follow the directions as to adding a little olive oil. I hope that will be helpful. « Show Less
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I haven't tried it but I think it would work. The blades are very sharp so could dice garlic. I would cut clove in half or quarter if very large. Great tool.
27690
Hi you need to season it the first time you use it. Directions come with the oven. It is great. I use it all of the time.
1126233
Haven't done garlic yet but does a good job on onions if they are cut into small pieces
2111136
I e-mailed the distributor and explained the problem of having something that I couldn't use and they e-mailed me not only the directions but recipes. It's easy to use once you know what you have. Hope you have as much success as I did. I use it very often and really like the convenience and the fact that it doesn't heat up my kitchen. I live on the desert so hate anything that adds heat. Good luck
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Short answer, yes. But that's what I would kind of figure from garlic that's been totally crushed. My beef with this thing is that it is hard to get the garlic out from between its teeth. Even bonking it hard on a cutting board doesn't seem to budge it much...
1126232
Is that cloves as in garlic? If so, it chops into pieces and not mashed at all. If you want mashed galic cloves, you'd have to bake first then mash which is what I often do. This chopper makes great salsa which is about all I use it for but worth it as I love homemade salsa.
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A lot of people suggest preheating cast iron before cooking. Especially when making pizza that is not possible since I spread the dough on the pan. I say no, not required.
2211323
One does not have to peel the garlic. Just put it into the compartment, vigorously squeeze, and scrape out the crushed peel.
1102312
yes you have to turn the pizza. Also be sure to use cornmeal on the peel before making your pizza so it doesn't stick
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The is an excellent roaster. I'd highly recommend it. When the garlic is roasted, it is easily squeezed from its cloves. When squeezed, the garlic is much like a paste, with a nutty taste. I've used it as a base for spreads, pizza, pasta sauce etc.
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Yes. I would recommend rinsing it between cloves/loads though because if you don't, some of the skin from the previous load can get in there. I agree that there is a small amount of garlic waste; about 10-15%
893411
It finely grates garlic in to tiny shreds of garlic. It is fast and easy to use. I bang it on the edge to remove as much of the garlic as possible, then wipe in the opposite direction to when grating to remove the garlic left. I am very careful when doing this however, so not to grate my fingers. This is VERY sharp. Hope this helps!
705883
As soon as it doesn't seem to cut as well. PLEASE, get yourself a sharpening steel......what the chefs use. Works GREAT with just a few swipes! And PLEASE DO NOT PUT A GOOD KNIFE INT HE DISHWASHER!!!!!
1334646
I haven't tried. I would think so, its very heavy duty and it is very easy to clean out what doesn't pass through. I am accustomed to peeling the garlic before mincing though...sorry!
1122751
Heck, yes. Depending on how fine you like your zest, you may have to take a knife and mince a little. But for my taste no knife is needed. It's not a new fanggled machine. It's a manual grater and grating is it's job.