[header] How to mince garlic [title] Free the individual cloves from the bulb. [step] You can't mince garlic until you prepare the cloves for use. Start by using the palm of your hand to press down firmly on the bulb. 
The individual cloves will separate from each other as gentle pressure is applied. [substeps] The loose outer skin, which has a brittle papery appearance and texture, can be pulled off and discarded to get to the cloves.