[header] How to preserve fresh garlic [title] Get only as much garlic as you need. [step] Garlic is a very strong flavor, so a little bit goes a long way. It's easy to overestimate how much you'll need, so be careful not to get too much. 
[title] Choose the best, freshest garlic. [step] You want a very nice white shelled bulb, free of any black spots.