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How do you peel garlic without getting your hands all stinky, with annoying little pieces of skin stuck to your fingertips? Soak it, smash it, or shake it. Chefs Nick, Ben, and Riley each have a favorite method for peeling garlic, and they’re showing off those methods here. Trust us when we say that these guys are the gurus of making prep time fun while still getting a lot of work done. So take a tip from them, and you’ll be laughing all the way to the dinner table. WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Garlic
A bowl of water or a knife or a mason jar
Hulk hands (optional)