Description says it PEELS and minces garlic. So can you put garlic cloves with the skin on and it will work???
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No. But there are directions on smashing the garlic first with the garlic twist, then the garlic skin easily peels off. You place clove in the twister and it minces the garlic perfectly. Ensure you twist back and forth so the minced garlic gathers in one spot ("V" shaped) for easy removal. I love this product more than my old garlic press.
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Unit does not peel the garlic. If you put the gloves with the skins on, you will have a mess and need to seperate the garlic pieces from the now confetti sized peelings. NOT RECOMMNDED.The blades are plastic and not steel. Therefore you do not get mince-you get crushed mush of garlic. It would be BEST to describe the final grated garlic as have been "grated" rather than minced. I'm sorry I bought this- I remember the forerunner model which had "steel" blades which truly minced; this is another junk product for the public; I've gone back to using my knife to to do the job until someone does this the right way. Unit does not peel the garlic. If you put the gloves with the skins on, you will have a mess and need to seperate the garlic pieces from the now confetti sized peelings. NOT RECOMMNDED.The blades are plastic and not steel. Therefore you do not get mince-you get crushed mush of garlic. It would be BEST to describe the final grated garlic as have been "grated" rather than minced. I'm sorry I bought this- I remember the forerunner model which had "steel" blades which truly minced; this is another junk product for the public; I've gone back to using my knife to to do... » Read More Unit does not peel the garlic. If you put the gloves with the skins on, you will have a mess and need to seperate the garlic pieces from the now confetti sized peelings. NOT RECOMMNDED.The blades are plastic and not steel. Therefore you do not get mince-you get crushed mush of garlic. It would be BEST to describe the final grated garlic as have been "grated" rather than minced. I'm sorry I bought this- I remember the forerunner model which had "steel" blades which truly minced; this is another junk product for the public; I've gone back to using my knife to to do the job until someone does this the right way. « Show Less
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I do not believe that is true. What I do is use the bottom flat end to crush the clove, then the peel easily comes off and I place the clove in the twist and mince it. It is super easy and not messy.
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I have not tried using it with the peel on, only after it has been peeled. I would NOT recommend using it to peel, only to mince garlic. it is a great product.
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Sure. Put the garlic cloves on wooden cutting board and roll the mincer over it/them until size you desire. BTW, I use a baby bottle brush to clean between the blades to make sure I don't touch with my fingers. Very, very, sharp blades.
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I haven't used it in the kitchen. It smells like fabric softner for your clothes. I don't think it's strong enough for a garlic/onion smell.
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Not sure if peeler works on butternut squash since I've never tried to peel veges with a hard shell skin.
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Zyliss Garlic slicer works as a mini mandoline. I must say slices the garlic very thin. Lay the garlic on its side. It is a heavy duty plastic. The blades are metal. Works fine.
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Not sure about garlic "smell". That's a pretty strong smell! I use mine for ground flax and love it.
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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've done about 5 at a time. I don't think many more will fit. I use fairly large heads of garlic, so the cloves are large. I suppose you might be able to do more if you use small heads.
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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!
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Not sarcasm. On re-reading their description, I think they meant that the Four pot holders can be used as pot holders, trivets, garlic peelers, or non-slip flexible gripper. It doesn't tell you how to use it as a garlic peeler, but my sister had a garlic peeler where you put the garlic clove in the flexible pouch and just rubbed the clove around until the "skin" came loose. I would guess you could do the same thing with the flexible mat. The earbuds winder is simply a bonus. The ear buds winder is silicone, also. One of the pictures show the ear buds winder. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Tr001nq8L.jpg Not sarcasm. On re-reading their description, I think they meant that the Four pot holders can be used as pot holders, trivets, garlic peelers, or non-slip flexible gripper. It doesn't tell you how to use it as a garlic peeler, but my sister had a garlic peeler where you put the garlic clove in the flexible pouch and just rubbed the clove around until the "skin" came loose. I would guess you could do the same thing with the flexible mat. The earbuds winder is simply a bonus. The ear buds winder is silicone, also. One of the pictures show the ear buds winder.... » Read More Not sarcasm. On re-reading their description, I think they meant that the Four pot holders can be used as pot holders, trivets, garlic peelers, or non-slip flexible gripper. It doesn't tell you how to use it as a garlic peeler, but my sister had a garlic peeler where you put the garlic clove in the flexible pouch and just rubbed the clove around until the "skin" came loose. I would guess you could do the same thing with the flexible mat. The earbuds winder is simply a bonus. The ear buds winder is silicone, also. One of the pictures show the ear buds winder. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Tr001nq8L.jpg « Show Less
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Haven't tried garlic but I don't see why not. I tried beets, carrots, leafy greens, ginger, Apple, celery, fennel, etc and they worked great. Yield is pretty good. My husband and I are very happy with this model.
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It dries garlic very well but it does take a long time. Just make sure the cloves are fairly uniform in size and all are sliced lengthwise. Otherwise, it will take much longer to dehydrate. Got to have an "exit wound" for the moisture to escape.
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Look at the ingredients. Some things like cloves are not recommended for use with cats. This might have cloves.
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I use it cleanse the liver. I put a half a teasoon in juice or warm water and drink once a day in the morning. (The liver likes warm fluid first thing in the morning). Use 2 weeks on then take 2 weeks off. You will have a garlic taste in your mouth and/or may smell like garlic as well. To apply on your skin first dilute 50/50 with water in a high grade plastic or glass container and wipe on achy arthritic areas with cotton pad. You may tolerate a lower dilution rate such as 70/30. It may feel itchy though. Wash off after 30 minutes.
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I haven't tried it for that....but I have read that Oregano will do that. But be careful if you try Oregano...VERY potent and burns. I would use a q-tip and use some olive oil along with it.
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I have only used peeled cloves. The yield of minced garlic with this twist is far greater than any press I have ever used.
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It works best with liquids. You might have luck if it were garlic powder in olive oil.