Instead of struggling with a knife or shaking cloves in a jar, use this quick and easy trick for peeling garlic in no time. While you’re at it, also find out how long garlic lasts. How to Peel Garlic Here’s the secret: You pop the clove into the microwave for 20 seconds. That’s it!

There are other quick hacks for peeling garlic — like microwaving the entire bulb for 20 seconds so that the skins almost slip off the cloves. Or, there's the shake-like-you-mean-it method for larger quantities of cloves: Place the cloves in a bowl. Cover with another bowl or a plate. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.

Peel off papery layers. Peel away as many of the skins as possible and discard. Press into a tight garlic bulb with the palm of your hand. If cloves are tight and can't be easily pulled free, use the ball of your hand to press and roll the garlic against your cutting board to loosen the cloves. Peel the cloves.