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Mutant Garlic!

jabam
jabam Posts: 1,829
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Anyone ever seen garlic cloves this big? I was passing through Gilroy CA last weekend, self proclaimed Garlic Capitol of the World! I am inclined to believe them after witnessing these beauties !!  
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    GATraveller said:
    Elephant garlic? What it looks like to me. 
    Could be....I've never heard of that! 
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
    edited December 2015
    could you show one peeled  , next to a quarter for scale? That would be great.Like, next time you cook or something, I'm curious what , if any difference it is in consistency , or color. I live 45 mins from Gilroy, and I've
     never seen them that big!
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,648
    These "look" like shallots due to the purple hue. ??  Or, as others have suggested, Elephant Garlic.  
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    anton said:
    could you show one peeled  , next to a quarter for scale? That would be great.Like, next time you cook or something, I'm curious what , if any difference it is in consistency , or color. I live 45 mins from Gilroy, and I've
     never seen them that big!

    One clove cut in thirds
    Central Valley CA     One large egg One chocolate lab "Halle" two chiuahuas "Skittles and PeeWee"
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Definitely looks like elephant garlic
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • onedbguru
    onedbguru Posts: 1,648
    nope, not shallots.
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    I've never heard of elephant garlic, does it have same flavor?
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    jabam said:
    I've never heard of elephant garlic, does it have same flavor?
    Uhhh...you've got the garlic right there. You couldn't just taste it and see? :)
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    HeavyG said:
    jabam said:
    I've never heard of elephant garlic, does it have same flavor?
    Uhhh...you've got the garlic right there. You couldn't just taste it and see? :)
    Yes....but haven't cooked with yet. Was curious how it cooks when you roast it or sauté etc.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Regular garlic is more robust and aromatic vs elephant which tends to be sweeter.  I've used both but, there is definitely a huge difference. It would be like substituting shallots for garlic. But, you've got it so use it and see how you like it. 
    http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/topic/348676-elephant-garlic-vs-regular-garlic/
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    @NPHuskerFL...thanks I'm gonna do exactly that!
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    It's closer to a leek than garlic, but tastes more like garlic than a leek.  But milder.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,672
    anton said:
    could you show one peeled  , next to a quarter for scale? That would be great.Like, next time you cook or something, I'm curious what , if any difference it is in consistency , or color. I live 45 mins from Gilroy, and I've
     never seen them that big!
    Wow, might have to trim the garlic before you can fit it on the medium ;)

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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    anton said:
    could you show one peeled  , next to a quarter for scale? That would be great.Like, next time you cook or something, I'm curious what , if any difference it is in consistency , or color. I live 45 mins from Gilroy, and I've
     never seen them that big!
    Wow, might have to trim the garlic before you can fit it on the medium ;)
    No, you can twist it make one clove fit.
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  • annjamaican
    annjamaican Posts: 152
    It's elephant garlic. I bought some in the supermarket and planted a few cloves. The flavor doesn't match up to the size. 
    - Jamaican living in rural Western Washington
    - Got my first egg (XL) in October 2015
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  • buzzvol
    buzzvol Posts: 534
    ^^ twss
    Lawrenceville, GA
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  • SmokingPiney
    SmokingPiney Posts: 2,319
    Elephant garlic definitely doesn't have the punch of regular garlic. 
    Living the good life smoking and joking
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    It is not as strong as others said, but what is nice is that you do not have to peel as many cloves.  Roast it and use it as a spread on bread, as long as you do not go too hot or long, it is perfect for that. 
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  • Gamecockeggman
    Gamecockeggman Posts: 1,339
    I'm just curious how long you have had that golf ball
    Go Gamecocks!!!
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  • jabam
    jabam Posts: 1,829
    Gamecockeggman said:
    I'm just curious how long you have had that golf ball
    Lol! It was in a bucket of used balls, I use to practice in the back yard. 
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
    jabam said:
    anton said:
    could you show one peeled  , next to a quarter for scale? That would be great.Like, next time you cook or something, I'm curious what , if any difference it is in consistency , or color. I live 45 mins from Gilroy, and I've
     never seen them that big!

    One clove cut in thirds
    Thanks man. Amazing!
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813

    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    anton said:
    could you show one peeled  , next to a quarter for scale? That would be great.Like, next time you cook or something, I'm curious what , if any difference it is in consistency , or color. I live 45 mins from Gilroy, and I've
     never seen them that big!
    Wow, might have to trim the garlic before you can fit it on the medium ;)
    I know, right! 
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
    Elephant garlic.


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