Poll: cooks and garlic fans, input needed

[geno]

You are not a garlic fan if you use pre minced garlic in a jar

/garlicsnob

This. Take the 60 seconds and just mash and mince a few cloves and enjoy fresh garlic, the jarred stuff doesn't hold a candle to it.

 

[joesmoke]

i keep some on hand as backup, but always use fresh. i swear 3/4 of things consumed in my house have fresh garlic n olive oil as a start.

 

[dullard]

Jarred minced garlic is the best thing since sliced bread: They both save a lot of effort and both taste like crap. Only use them in rare cases where other ingredients will cover up their flaws.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Here is my "scale of garlic"

fresh garlic, minced > jarred minced garlic > garlic powder.

Jar is good, but not nearly as good as fresh minced.
For cooking "boring food number one", it's fine.
If you're tryin to impress people with a fancy dish, or you want a super delicious meal, then you are best off using your garlic press.

 

[trmiv]

I usually buy the pre-peeled garlic.