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Several heads of black garlic. One exposes cloves that have been peeled open to show the dark interior.

Why and How to Make Black Garlic

Last Modified: June 11, 2020 // by Tracy Ariza, DDS // August 17, 2019 I may receive a commission if you purchase through links in this post. Learn more here.

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Smooth and sweet, black garlic is the result of properly aging regular garlic over constant heat. Through the process, it is no longer pungent and crunchy, but instead softens and mellows. Packed with antioxidants, this easy to eat, exotic treat is the perfect addition to a healthy diet.  #thethingswellmake #garlicrecipes #blackgarlic #paleorecipes #glutenfree
Smooth and sweet, black garlic is the result of properly aging regular garlic over constant heat. Through the process, it is no longer pungent and crunchy, but instead softens and mellows. Packed with antioxidants, this easy to eat, exotic treat is the perfect addition to a healthy diet.  #thethingswellmake #garlicrecipes #blackgarlic #paleorecipes #glutenfree

Smooth and sweet, black garlic is the result of properly aging regular garlic over constant heat. Through the process, it is no longer pungent and crunchy, but instead softens and mellows. Packed with antioxidants, this easy to eat, exotic treat is the perfect addition to a healthy diet. 

overhead view of several heads of black garlic, one opened exposing the black cloves, several of which have been opened to show their dark interior.

What is black garlic?

Black garlic begins as regular, white garlic. It is slowly transformed in a low heat environment over the course of several weeks. During that time, the garlic cloves change their color, texture, and flavor. The resulting black cloves were first used in Asian cuisine (attributed specifically to Korea), but they have now become popular all over the world.

Black garlic is also sometimes referred to as aged garlic or aged black garlic.

Is it fermented?

Black garlic is normally said to be fermented over the course of 1-2 months. That said, many argue that the garlic isn’t actually fermented at all and that the change in color, flavor, and texture is the result of the Maillard reaction.

What is the Maillard reaction?

The Maillard reaction is a process that is normally initiated by heat and in which there is a chemical reaction between the amino acids and sugars of food resulting in the browning of that food. You can see the Maillard reaction in action in bread crusts, grilled meats, toasted marshmallows, the crispy outer layer of french fries, etc.

What is fermentation?

Fermentation is basically the breaking down of one substance into another by microbes such as bacteria or yeasts.

Black garlic is aged in a warm, humid environment, and the normally pungent enzymes of the white garlic are broken down through the process. The breaking down of the garlic takes place over a long period of time (just like many fermented processes) making it different from the more instant Maillard reactions like toasting a marshmallow.

Which is it?

From what I have researched, I will agree that the browning of the black garlic should be attributed to the Maillard reaction, which is really the main process going on here. Whether or not it can also simultaneously be said to be fermented, I don’t know for sure. One, of course, doesn’t necessarily have to be independent of the other.

What it probably comes down to is if any microorganisms are involved in the breakdown process or not.

I’ve also seen it said that the temperatures involved in making black garlic are too high for a true fermentation process to occur.

We’re probably just seeing an enzymatic breakdown that is taking place simultaneously with the Maillard reaction.

It is, at the very least, quite similar to a fermentation process, but probably isn’t a true fermentation. I guess I’ll leave the precise distinction to those who are more knowledgeable about the specifics of each process. (I’m all ears to those who want to comment and give their opinion on the matter.)

What does it taste like?

When I tried black garlic for the first time, it really surprised me. I was expecting something strong and pungent like regular garlic, and, instead, found a smooth, sweet treat reminiscent of a balsamic vinegar reduction.

The texture also completely changes from something that is slightly crunchy when raw to something that is soft and smooth. It’s also somewhat chewy or even jelly-like.

Some people compare black garlic to tamarind. While it isn’t as tangy as the tropical fruit, black garlic does have that sort of appearance and texture and it may share some of its flavor profile.

It’s hard to describe, but I feel like I’m eating some sort of exotic creamy gummy treat or something whenever I bite into a black garlic clove.

Several heads of black garlic. One exposes cloves that have been peeled open to show the dark interior.

Is black garlic better than white?

Whether or not one is better than the other depends on your goals and is also really a matter of preference. They are quite different and some people are going to favor one over the other. I quite like both of them and would choose one over the other depending on the particular recipe I wanted to make.

Sometimes, you want the sharp, pungent flavor of raw garlic. Sometimes, roasted garlic is preferable. Other times, a recipe can be transformed by the sweet, complex flavor of black garlic.

The nice thing about black garlic is that it is much easier to eat as a stand-alone food than white, raw garlic.

So, if you are looking for the health benefits of garlic, but have a hard time taking in enough of it, black garlic is quite pleasant to eat as is. In fact, it can be almost addicting, and you may find yourself wanting to eat several cloves at once.

Is it healthier than white garlic?

Not only is black garlic easier to eat, but it may provide more benefits than eating raw white garlic. While both types of garlic have allicin, black garlic has higher amounts of S-Ally-Cysteine which is easily absorbed by the body and is thought to provide many of garlic’s health benefits.

Black garlic is also said to have around twice as many antioxidants as white garlic. On the other hand, black garlic extract was found to be less anti-inflammatory than white garlic.

Health benefits

Black garlic, like its lighter counterpart, has been shown to have numerous health benefits.

It may be antimicrobial (fighting both bacteria and fungi). It may also help normalize blood sugar, help protect the heart, and even help defend against cancer. Black garlic is also thought to be anti-inflammatory and may help boost your immune system. Some say that it may even help with weight loss.

How much black garlic should you eat?

The suggested dosage for general well-being is said to be anywhere from around 2g per day to just over 10g daily. A clove of black garlic normally weighs somewhere between 1g and 5g. So, one to two cloves per day is probably a good goal to shoot for.

Why make it?

Not only is black garlic delicious and healthy, but it also tends to be on the expensive side. While I can buy several heads of garlic for around a Euro here in Spain, I’ve never seen a head of black garlic on sale for less than 3 Euros (and that was the sale price).

When I first bought it, I really loved black garlic. I stopped buying it, though, because it was so expensive. While I would sometimes buy it when I found it on sale, I reserved it as an occasional special treat.

Little did I know that it would be so simple and easy to make my own black garlic at home. I can choose the size of garlic I want and the quality (like if I want to splurge on organic or not- which I, of course, do), and I save a lot of money.

closeup of a clove of black garlic with bite marks

Possible ways to make it

When I first saw black garlic in the supermarkets here a couple of years ago, I was intrigued and wanted to make my own.

Almost immediately I did a search for how to make black garlic at home, but at the time, there wasn’t a lot of information about it.

I did find someone online making it in a slow cooker. I wanted to link to them, but I couldn’t find it anymore.

Their setup included extra equipment that I wasn’t ready to invest in. It used a thermostat hooked up to a switch that would turn the slow cooker on and off to keep the temperature stable. They also constantly checked on the humidity and insulated the slow cooker on the outside.

At the time, I didn’t want to spend the money on extras to try to make something that I wasn’t even sure would turn out.

Another thing that initially turned me off from the idea was an article claiming that black garlic made at home could never compare to that sold in stores. It stressed the importance of keeping the temperature and humidity completely stable and in a very exact environment.

Slow cooker method

I have seen people claim to have successfully made black garlic using the lowest heat settings of their slow cookers. They cook the garlic on the “keep warm” setting for several weeks.

The problem with that method is that even at that lowest heat setting some slow cookers would be running too hot. Running a slow cooker for a minimum of 3 weeks also worries me for both the safety and expense.

Rice cooker method

With time, I saw more and more people making black garlic successfully at home. The first non-slow cooker option I saw was for making black garlic in a rice cooker.

Just as with the slow cooker, if you want to try making black garlic in a rice cooker, you’ll want to use the “keep warm” setting. You need to keep the heads of garlic at that setting for a few weeks.

(No matter what method you choose, it’s a good idea to start periodically checking on the progress of the garlic after around 10 days to get an idea for the best time to stop.)

Proofer method

When shopping for kitchen appliances, I found another option. I found a proofer that advertised making black garlic as one of its many uses.

What is a proofer?

Overhead view of a proofer
This is the foldable proofer that I bought and have been using to make black garlic.

A proofer is a sort of chamber that holds a particular heat and humidity for an extended period of time.

Other uses for proofers

It’s usually used to hold unbaked bread in the optimum environment for rising. They aren’t only handy for the fermentation of bread dough by yeast, though.

Proofers are also ideal for keeping other ferments at ideal temperatures. They’re ideal for making your own yogurt or sauerkraut. Next time I make my own soy sauce, I plan on using our proofer to ensure that I am growing the koji in the right temperature range. That ensures that only the correct fungus, aspergillus oryzae, is growing.

Proofers can even be used to temper chocolate or as a slow cooker that allows for cooking at a precise temperature. Using it as a slow cooker is great because you can use your own stainless steel pans inside it. Stainless steel isn’t as fragile as the typical ceramic pot found in slow cookers and doesn’t have the same toxicity concerns as the ceramic glaze.

Energy efficiency

The great thing about the proofer I bought is that it uses very little electricity.

Unlike my pressure cooker that runs at 1000watts (although, to be fair, using it in “rice cooker mode” at the “keep warm” setting probably wouldn’t be using nearly that much), my proofer only uses 200 watts.

If the proofer was on 100% of the time, it would consume 0.2kW/hour. Because it normally is only running 30% of the time while maintaining a specific temperature, though, it really only uses about .06 kW/h. That’s around the same amount as a 60W light bulb. (Remember those?) 😉

Using a black garlic fermenter

With the growing popularity of black garlic, more and more people are looking for safe, easy, and cost-effective ways to make their own. So, it isn’t surprising that numerous types of black garlic “fermenters” have also made their way onto the market.

Black garlic fermenters are small appliances that look like rice cookers, but that are made specifically for making black garlic at home quickly and easily.

A black garlic fermenter with several heads of black garlic in front of it.
Here is an example of a black garlic fermenter.

Which method is best?

While I prefer making black garlic in a proofer, I’ll share the pros and cons of the most popular methods.

Slow cooker/Rice cooker

To make black garlic in your slow cooker or rice cooker, use the “keep warm” setting (if your slow cooker has it). If your appliance doesn’t have a “keep warm” setting, use the lowest heat setting.

Pros: They are common appliances that many of us already have at home so no need to buy a new appliance that will cost you money and take up space.

Cons: Tends to use more electricity throughout the process, making it less cost-effective with time, especially if you live in an area with expensive electricity. Your slow cooker or rice cooker will be in use for weeks at a time, leaving it unusable for other recipes.

For testing out the process/making black garlic very occasionally, it may be worthwhile starting out with either a slow cooker or rice cooker if you have one before investing in something else.

Black garlic fermenter

Pros: This is said to be the quickest method (normally estimating a “fermentation time” of around 12 days). Because it’s made specifically for making black garlic, these appliances normally do a pretty good job.

They also tend to run pretty economically. This black garlic fermenter quotes using 2.16kW per day which isn’t bad, especially considering it can make 20-30 garlic heads at once.

Cons: Because it’s made specifically for making black garlic, this appliance isn’t really made to do anything else. Unless you are constantly making black garlic, it can be a waste of money and can take up space unnecessarily.

Also, most have a non-stick coating on the insert that goes inside them.

I chose against buying and testing out a black garlic fermenter because I couldn’t find any with a stainless steel insert. I didn’t want to make room for an appliance only meant for making black garlic either.

Proofer

Pros: A proofer only uses a minimal amount of electricity to keep the temperature stable making it very economical to run. (I calculated 1.4 kW per day for the proofer I use, based on their estimates per hour.)

It’s very good at keeping temperatures stable. It also folds up small so it doesn’t take up a lot of room when not in use.

Cons: The appliance itself isn’t cheap. If you don’t make bread or other ferments or won’t use it for making yogurt or tempering chocolate, you may end up with an expensive appliance that doesn’t get used often.

This is the method I use.

We were considering buying a proofer anyway. I like that it uses the least amount of electricity. I also love the way the proofer I bought folds up small for easy storage. (It’s like storing a tray.)

Because I can use my stainless steel pans inside the proofer, I can avoid the possible toxicity of non-stick coatings.

Several heads of black garlic with one open showing the black cloves.

Storage

Once aged, I like to keep the garlic wrapped up and placed in the fridge. You can also choose to peel open the garlic cloves and store them in a sealed container.

Either way, if stored at room temperature, black garlic is said to keep for up to a month. It likely will keep longer than that. It’s just a lot more likely to dry out and not be at its best after that amount of time.

In the fridge, it can keep for somewhere between 3 to 6 months. To store longer, you can wrap them and freeze them for up to a year.

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Several heads of black garlic. One exposes cloves that have been peeled open to show the dark interior.

Black Garlic

Smooth and sweet, black garlic is packed with antioxidants and is the perfect addition to a healthy diet.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 28 days
Total Time: 28 days 10 minutes
Servings: 145 cloves
Calories: 3kcal
Author: Tracy Ariza, DDS

Equiment

  • proofer
  • black garlic fermenter
  • rice cooker

Ingredients

  • 12 heads garlic

Instructions

  • If the garlic is fresh from your garden, make sure to clean and trim all garlic heads. If bought from the supermarket, it is likely clean and ready to go.
  • Wrap the garlic heads in parchment or freezer paper. Then, to help keep them sealed, you can wrap them again with aluminum foil over the paper.
  • Place the wrapped garlic heads inside a stainless steel pot (if using the proofer method), or into your slow cooker or rice cooker. If using a black garlic fermenter, follow the instructions that came with your particular fermenter.
  • If using a proofer, place the stainless steel pot into the proofer and set it to 60ºC/140ºF. If using a rice cooker or slow cooker, cover with the lid and set to "keep warm" setting.
  • It's a good idea to mark your starting date somewhere on the outside of your cooking appliance. (Yes, you can see we live a Spanglish lifestyle.) ?
  • After a few weeks, you can begin checking on the garlic. Open a clove to check on the color and texture. You want to keep cooking until the cloves are dark brown to black.
    If yours are still lighter than that, re-wrap the garlic and cook for several more days/weeks. If you feel that it isn't cooking fast enough, you can slightly increase the temperature, keeping it within the range of 60-75ºC/140-170ºF
  • Once finished, you can remove the garlic and store wrapped, or you can peel the cloves and store them peeled in a sealed container.

Notes

Storage: The finished black garlic heads can be stored wrapped and in a glass jar or plastic bag, or the individual cloves can be peeled and stored in a glass jar. While they can be kept at room temperature, they will keep longer if stored in the fridge or freezer.
 
Course Condiments
Cuisine Asian
Special Diets Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword garlic
Other Diets Candida Diet, Paleo
Tried this recipe? Tag me today!Mention @thethingswellmake or tag #thethingswellmake!
Serving: 1clove | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
Category: Condiments & Sauces, MIY Pantry Basics

About Tracy Ariza, DDS

Tracy Ariza, B.A., D.D.S., left dentistry and the United States to found Oh, The Things We’ll Make!, writing to you from the Spanish Riviera. She loves making things herself in order to keep control of what goes in them. While far from perfect, she strives each day to live a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

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  1. Sandra

    January 29, 2023 at 11:42 AM

    Hi Tracy
    Awesome Article!
    Why do you suppose all the commercially sold black garlic out there brag/boast their black garlic is fermented for 90 days? When in fact we can do this at home in about 12 days.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

      February 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM

      Hi Sandra,
      Thank you so much!
      Interesting! I haven’t seen that claim here in Spain. I imagine that the longer it ferments with a lower heat, the softer and sweeter it would be, though. I suppose there will always be bragging rights about how long something takes because you can charge more for something that is fermenting or curing or aging for longer. Time is money, so they say. 😏

      Reply
  2. James

    April 28, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    5 stars
    Excellent article! Very informative, equipping me with the necessary tools and information to embark on this healthier option for a very delightful condiment. You have me inspired. Thank you! James

    Reply
    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

      April 29, 2021 at 10:29 AM

      Thanks, James!

      Reply
  3. Lauren

    April 9, 2021 at 11:02 AM

    I have a question, if you’re using a slow cooker or rice cooker is it safe to leave it on for weeks at a time? Just curious I’ve never done anything like this before.

    Reply
    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

      April 19, 2021 at 12:19 PM

      Hi Lauren,
      Well, to be honest, I had a similar concern, and looked it up, but couldn’t find much information about it. Most articles discussing the hazards of leaving the appliances on too long were focusing on the safety of the food being cooked.
      From what I could gather, the more likely worst-case scenarios are that you could burn out your appliance or even maybe blow a fuse if it short circuits or something. While most fires in homes start while cooking, the risk of starting a fire with a slow cooker and/or rice cooker is generally considered to be low.
      All of that said, I definitely prefer the other methods- using something that is specifically meant to be used for longer periods.
      If using a rice cooker or slow cooker, I’d definitely suggest checking on it as often as you conveniently can to make sure all is good.
      (I’d also suggest making sure all cords look good, you aren’t using a super old appliance, etc.- to keep risks to a minimum.)

      Reply
  4. Jake Robinson

    January 8, 2021 at 6:17 AM

    4 stars
    So, every article I find about Black Garlic shows cook temps from 140F to 170F… it seems like 140 is the low temp because rice cookers use this temp on the warmer setting. Do you know what is the safest lowest temp Black Garlic can be made at? 139F? 138F? 135F? I know there is a minimum temp at which will become dangerous… but if I can control the temp and can cook it at 135F as an example for a long period of time it seems like it could make a diference in the flavor profile. Any ideas?
    Cheers,

    Reply
    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

      February 5, 2021 at 10:22 AM

      Hi Jake,
      I’m not really sure. I haven’t tried experimenting with lower temperatures. I doubt it would be a problem to lower it to 135. It would just take longer. I think most people are looking to make it as quickly as they can to avoid using an excess of time/energy.

      Reply
    • Mimmi Swede

      March 5, 2021 at 10:50 PM

      I just read a scientific article about black garlic and it said 70ºC was the perfect temperature. Only 60ºC doesn’t really turn them black and some of the health beneficial processes are not completed.

      Reply
      • Tracy Ariza, DDS

        March 6, 2021 at 8:23 AM

        Interesting! I was following the guidelines that came with our proofer. Most did turn black, but some were more on the dark brown side. Thanks for the information. I’ll do some further research and mention this when I update this post!

        Reply
        • Mimmi Swede

          March 12, 2021 at 8:03 PM

          5 stars
          The article says “In the case of aging process at 70°C, the speed of aging is two-fold faster
          than that at 60°C” so I guess that a higher temperature means checking the bulbs a little earlier.

          In the article you can also read about the great health benefits with black garlic. The health effects increase manfold compared to ordinary garlic.

          The part about temperatures is in section 3.1. Effects of aging temperature on the quality of BG
          (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1021949816301727)

          Reply
          • Tracy Ariza, DDS

            March 13, 2021 at 9:05 AM

            Thank you!

  5. Rui Antonio

    December 26, 2020 at 8:18 PM

    Dear Tracy,
    Thank you for the nice info.
    Brod&Taylor website says “Close the lid of the Proofer. Set the Proofer to 39 ºC and allow it to remain on for 3-4 weeks. At a setting of 38 ºC, the aluminum heating plate reaches 60 ºC.” (https://brodandtaylor.uk/black-garlic-how-to-make-it-at-home/)
    So I’m confused. Should I set the proofer at 38ºC or 60ºC?
    Thanks in advance,
    Antonio

    Reply
    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

      February 6, 2021 at 6:01 PM

      Hello,
      That is confusing!
      I guess the plate will be a higher temperature, but the inner temperature of the proofer will be lower. The plate will turn on and off as needed, I think.
      Use the 38ºC setting.

      Reply
  6. Dan Ritchie

    December 4, 2020 at 5:39 PM

    What do you do to keep the smell under control? I tried making black garlic one time only (so far), and it was the only time I smelled a garlic smell that I didn’t like. I started out in the garage, and had to move it to the front porch to keep the smell out of the house. And I was surprised that the neighbors didn’t complain!
    The smell toned down after a few days, and I moved my cook back to the garage, but it was rough for a few days.

    Reply
    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

      February 7, 2021 at 4:39 PM

      Hi Dan,
      I actually had to ask my husband about it because I don’t remember it having an unpleasant smell any of the times we’ve made it. He has a really strong sense of smell and tends to complain, and even he said he didn’t remember it having an unpleasant/strong scent at any point.
      I wonder if it makes a big difference which method you use and how well you wrap and cover each garlic head?

      Reply
  7. Nancy Layton

    October 4, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    Great background info and recipe. Thank you

    Reply
  8. Ravi

    May 22, 2020 at 8:29 AM

    Is it safe to leave the rice cooker on for three weeks? Really want to try this!

    Reply
    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

      February 7, 2021 at 4:37 PM

      Hi Ravi,
      It seems like some people do it. I haven’t personally tried it.
      You definitely want to check on it often, to make sure nothing goes wrong.

      Reply
  9. HERTWECK Francois

    April 27, 2020 at 5:27 PM

    5 stars
    “Ask to cooperate with you”
    Good morning
    I think this is not an usual way to write to you, but accept my apologies for my bad English!
    First we would to send you our sincere congrualations for your blog. It is nice and realy well write!
    We would like to write an ebook concerning “black garlic” to send for free to conquer new subcribers to try to sell whole black garlic !
    we know people generaly do you not ask the permission , but I prefer to be honest , it is a better attitude way life !
    we are asking for your permission to use a few paragraphs from your blog regarding black garlic. We also appreciate your little video on manufacturing, which we would also like to use on our next store ( only for french people).
    Of course if you accept we will includ to our Ebook and to our next website a link to your blog .
    But If you do not accept , do not worry , we will respect your decision.
    Hoping you’ll accept !
    Awaiting your good news ! Have a good day!
    Sincerly yours !
    Francois HERTWECK

    Reply
    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

      February 6, 2021 at 10:55 PM

      For your privacy, I removed your contact information from the comment. For this type of consult, it’s best to contact me directly at tracy@thethingswellmake.com

      Reply
  10. julia allison

    March 6, 2020 at 12:40 AM

    this is a simple recipe I can follow. thank you

    Reply
    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

      March 6, 2020 at 7:40 PM

      You’re welcome, Julia.
      I wish you the best of luck with it!

      Reply
      • Gabriella

        June 9, 2020 at 5:19 PM

        Hi! I for a doubt about when you said in section “3” to put the garlic in a stainless steel pot. By that did you mean a regular kitchen pot (Non electric)? If so, could I just leave it around with the lid on and wait those weeks?

        Reply
        • Tracy Ariza, DDS

          June 11, 2020 at 7:06 PM

          Hi Gabriella,
          The stainless steel pot is for use within a proofer as explained in the article above.
          I should go into that post and make the instructions clearer. Thank you for your question. It helps me know when I haven’t been clear!

          Reply

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