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Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp per 1 clove fresh garlic

Use 1/4 tsp per clove. More concentrated than fresh garlic. Doesn't have fresh garlic's sharp bite but works in most cooked dishes. Excellent in rubs and dry marinades.

Listed for: dry rubs, cooked dishes, spice blends, soups
⚠️Not for: raw applications, dishes where garlic is the star

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