Alpha Grillers Garlic Press and Peeler Set: This press was identical to the Orblue model with all the same hang-ups.

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. Unpeeled Clove Test: We pressed one unpeeled clove through each garlic press that claimed it could handle unpeeled cloves and ranked each based on the quality of mince, total yield, and how much force was needed. 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. 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. Traditional, hand-held garlic presses in which you place unpeeled garlic into a chamber and then push it down using a handle are the easiest to use because you don’t have to go through the trouble of peeling the garlic ahead of time as you may have to do with a slicer, chopper, grinder or grater. Sepsy says that, for her, “a hand press is easiest if the garlic is cooked slightly prior.”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. When it comes to the best garlic presses, you’ll find that the most common materials are stainless steel, ceramic, or even sometimes aluminum. Ginger is a common secondary use for a garlic press. It often works best to peel the ginger and cut it into small pieces before you put it in the press, though. The more fibrous the ginger, the more likely you are to get pungent pulp and juice instead of finely minced pieces. 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.

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