Troubleshooting Green Garlic: Causes and Solutions | PC Family

[HJPChef]

Hello, all! I'm new to the PC family and I was wondering if anyone has had this happen to them when using the garlic press: green garlic. I purchased fresh garlic from the supermarket, broke off a clove and stuck it into the press (I did not peel it). When I gave it a squeeze and scraped it off with the tool that it comes with, some green (I guees from the inside of the garlic) came out. I didn't think anything of it, but then when I cooked with it, my chicken had a green color to it. Now, for me it totally doesn't matter, but for my 4 1/2 year . . . she nearly lost it! Green chicken was not the hit at dinner! I can't even get her to eat a green veggies . . . lol. Anyway, just wondering if this has happened to anyone, if there's something I can do to prevent it and should I even mention it at my show on Sunday?

HJS

 

[DebbieJ]

Your garlic was not ripe.

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear about your green garlic mishap. It sounds like you may have used young or immature garlic, which can have a green color inside. This is perfectly safe to eat, but it can definitely be off-putting for some people. To avoid this in the future, make sure to use fully mature garlic cloves. You can also try peeling the garlic before putting it in the press, as this may help prevent any green bits from coming out. As for mentioning it at your show, I think it's always helpful to share any tips or experiences with your audience. It could be a good opportunity to educate them about the different stages of garlic and how it can affect the color of your food. Good luck with your show!