Can you freeze wild garlic?

Can you freeze wild garlic? Yes, you can freeze wild garlic for about 4 to 6 months. You can either freeze it as whole leaves or as ice cubes.

How to freeze wild garlic leaves?

If you want to freeze individual wild garlic leaves, here’s how to do it:

1. Clean the wild garlic leaves, drain them and let them dry completely.
2. Spread the wild garlic leaves on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, making sure that the leaves do not touch each other. The idea is to pre-freeze each sheet individually so that they don’t stick together afterwards. Put the baking sheet in the freezer for several hours.
3. Once the wild garlic leaves are completely frozen, remove the baking sheet from the freezer and transfer the leaves to an airtight Tupperware-type container. We do not recommend using a freezer bag as the leaves may be crushed.
4. Seal the container tightly, label it with the date and contents, then return the wild garlic leaves to the freezer.

How to freeze wild garlic in the form of ice cubes?

Wild garlic ice cubes are very versatile. They can be incorporated into any dish in which you would usually add fresh wild garlic. Here’s how:

1. Clean your wild garlic then chop it more or less coarsely according to your preference.
2. Next, get an ice cube tray. Fill each compartment with wild garlic mince. Pour a drizzle of olive oil into each compartment to completely cover the mince. Do not fill to the brim as the oil will expand slightly from the cold. You can also use water instead of olive oil.
3. Wrap the ice cube tray with plastic wrap and put it in the freezer for a few hours.
4. Once wild garlic ice cubes are frozen, transfer them to a resealable freezer bag.
5. Seal the freezer bag tightly, pushing out as much air as possible.
6. Label the freezer bag with the date and contents, then return the wild garlic ice cubes to the freezer.

What is the shelf life of wild garlic in the freezer?

Fresh wild garlic will keep for about 4 to 6 months in the freezer. The longer you leave it in the freezer, the more its flavor and texture are likely to deteriorate.

If you freeze your wild garlic in the form of ice cubes, it will be better protected from freezer burn.

How to thaw wild garlic?

Because wild garlic leaves are very thin, there is no need to thaw them as they will thaw almost instantly when added to a hot dish. You can therefore use them in the same way as fresh leaves.

Likewise, wild garlic cubes can be incorporated as is into all kinds of dishes, sauces or soups.