So, how long do garlics last? Whole bulbs: months. Individual cloves: weeks. Pre-peeled: days. Jarred stuff: questionable. Always trust your senses over the calendar. One sniff and you’ll know.
Bottom line: buy garlic often, but in small batches. Treat it like a fresh herb, not a pantry staple. Your taste buds will thank you. And if you ever find a sprouting, shriveled clove in the back of your drawer? You’re normal. It happens to the best of us.
Now go make some garlic bread. You’ve earned it. And maybe check the expiration date on that jar of minced stuff first.
