The tool on the left is used for removing the garlic skins. you place the garlic inside the tube and roll it with your hand. The tool on the right is used to slice the garlic.
I know this is a repeat post, and I do make it yearly most garden seasons. If you have never made garlic powder you can click on my post below on how I make it, after the garlic is dehydrated.
My very first years making garlic powder, I would hand peel, and hand slice.
Tips:
-Use latex gloves.
-Rinse all the tools/knife if you are not going to do dishes right away. Garlic dries rock hard, making washing things difficult.
-I only have 4 mats for my dehydrator, so I use parchment paper some times, so that I don't lose the very small bits of the garlic. I do recommend parchment paper over simply using your trays. It is much easier to un-stick the garlic from the paper, push it to the center, and fold the paper in half to slide it into your grinder. It makes way less mess, and clean up much easier.
-Save your garlic skins to make broth or flavor other dishes. Store the skins in a freezer bag.
Homemade Garlic Powder © Nov 2023 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart