OXO Good Grips Garlic Press, Black

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If you're looking for something more versatile you can consider a mini chopper that is either manual or electric,” Sepsy says. “They are also great for onions, small peppers, and more.” If you're looking for the best garlic press in terms of value, look no further than this lightweight plastic model with features like fine mincing results, an eject button, and multiple clove capacity. Dreamfarm loves to come up with creative mash-up names for its cooking tools. In this case, "Garject" is a mashup of "garlic" and "eject." The Alpha Grillers garlic press is made from heavy-duty stainless steel, so it’s strong enough to crush unpeeled garlic and won’t stain, rust, or retain odors. The handles are designed for comfort, making it easy to squeeze, and when it’s time for cleaning, the press is dishwasher-safe.

This model, made entirely from clear polycarbonate, uses a twisting action. You simply place peeled garlic (or nuts or herbs) in the bowl, put the top on, and twist to grind and mince the garlic as much as you like. Since the vessel is clear, you can see how coarse or fine the garlic is without opening it. While testing, we needed a little practice to get the minced garlic to gather into neat triangles free of the cutting teeth; it was easiest to do this with two or more cloves in the device. OXO's die-cast zinc garlic press has soft, comfortable handles, making it effortless to use. The design behind all Good Grips products is rooted in accessibility, so every generation of cook can use these OXO tools. From small hands to arthritic joints, this garlic press works for all. Made of die-cast zinc and stainless steel, this garlic press has a sturdy construction. However, it also has a soft non-slip grip on the handles, which keeps you from losing your grip on the gadget while cooking. Just keep in mind that it may take up a bit more space in your drawer than some other styles. You will have to peel your garlic before using the Joie MSC Garlic Dicer, but after you do that the rest of the process is simple. You can only dice one clove of garlic at a time, which may make the process more time consuming in comparison to other options. However, the chamber beneath the chopper allows you to see how much you’ve chopped, so you can make just the right amount.Strong and sturdy, the OXO Good Grips Garlic Press can handle multiple cloves at once. Even when the press is full, all it takes is a simple squeeze to crush the garlic into fine pieces. Mince Test: We pressed two to three cloves of garlic in each press (depending on the capacity), and compared the size and consistency of the results to a knife-minced clove. We also noted how much force each press needed at max capacity. Alpha Grillers Garlic Press and Peeler Set: This press was identical to the Orblue model with all the same hang-ups. Joseph Joseph Helix Garlic Press Mincer: With a very deep hopper and plastic handles that flexed, it was really hard to clean the screen and find enough leverage to mince the garlic. We liked this press for peeled garlic and even oversized unpeeled cloves. The large square holes produced a mince more typical of knife-cut garlic, but repeating the process gives a finer mince with the same high yield. The press also worked great with ginger during testing, only leaving a small amount of fibers behind. This stainless steel tool is dishwasher-safe, but we found it easy to hand wash. As a bonus, the stainless steel helped remove the garlic scent as we cleaned the press.

Kuhn Rikon Epicurean Garlic Press: This press smashed garlic around the edge of the plunger, making clean up a longer process than most. The garlic press is dishwasher safe, making it easy to clean. What makes it the best garlic press overall, however, is that it has a built-in cleaner to make the process even simpler. All you have to do is flip the handles over to clean out the garlic press before washing. Orblue Garlic Press: A deep but small-capacity hopper meant garlic was smashed into the hinges and skins were tough to remove.When it comes to the best garlic presses, you’ll find that the most common materials are stainless steel, ceramic, or even sometimes aluminum. Ceramic options may also be handwash only and are likely more fragile than other materials. Aluminum, however, is known for being lightweight and durable in general.