Garlic Granules 80g

Recipes & Uses

Recipe for Garlic Granules

 Classic Fennel Seed Italian Sausage 

Makes 6 sausages (or 1 lb bulk sausage)

Why It’s #1:
✅ Authentic flavor – The #1 spice in traditional Italian sausage
✅ Textural magic – Whole seeds provide bursts of flavor when bitten
✅ Versatile – Works in pasta, pizza, sandwiches, or grilled solo

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground pork (20-30% fat for juiciness)

• 1½ tbsp fennel seeds (key ingredient)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

• 2 tbsp cold water or white wine (for binding)

Instructions:

1. Toast fennel seeds in a dry pan 1-2 mins until fragrant (enhances flavor).

2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix vigorously for 2 mins (develops stickiness for casing).

3. Chill 1+ hours (or overnight) for flavors to meld.

4. Cook as desired:

   • Grill/pan-fry: 4-5 mins per side

   • Bake: 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 mins

   • Casing option: Stuff into hog casings before cooking

Serving Ideas:
• With peppers/onions on a hero roll
• Crumbled in pasta sauces or risotto
• Breakfast patties with maple syrup drizzle

Other Top Fennel Seed Recipes:

1. Indian Tadka (Tempering) – Fried in ghee for dal/curries

2. Chinese Five-Spice Powder – Toasted & ground with star anise

3. Scandinavian Rye Bread – Kneaded into dough for earthy notes

4. Middle Eastern Za’atar – Mixed with thyme and sumac

Pro Tip: For extra depth, soak seeds in warm water 10 mins before using—softens them slightly while preserving crunch.

Why Keep Garlic Granules in the Pantry?

No peeling or chopping
Add garlic flavour in seconds without handling fresh cloves.

Perfect for dry rubs and seasoning blends
The coarse texture mixes beautifully with salt, herbs and spices.

Easy to sprinkle
Use directly over vegetables, meat, pizza, pasta or eggs.

Rehydrates during cooking
Add early enough and the granules soften as they absorb moisture.

Long-lasting pantry convenience
You can have garlic available even when the fresh bulb has run out — or started sprouting in the cupboard.

What Do Garlic Granules Taste Like?

Garlic Granules have a strong, savoury, concentrated garlic flavour.

Because the garlic has been dehydrated, the character is slightly different from freshly crushed garlic.

Fresh garlic can be sharp and pungent.

Garlic Granules tend to be more rounded and consistent, making them especially useful when you want garlic flavour evenly distributed through a seasoning.

They work naturally with:

Onion
Black pepper
Paprika
Herbs
Chilli
Lemon

How to Use Garlic Granules

Dry Rubs

Combine Garlic Granules with:

Salt
Black Pepper
Paprika
Dried herbs

Use on chicken, beef, pork or vegetables before roasting or barbecuing.

Roast Potatoes

Toss potatoes with:

Olive oil
Garlic Granules
Salt
Black pepper

Roast until golden and crisp.

Marinades

Stir into oil, lemon juice, yoghurt or your favourite marinade.

Because liquid rehydrates the granules, the garlic flavour spreads through the mixture as it rests.

Burgers

Mix into beef, chicken or plant-based mince along with salt, pepper and other seasonings.

Eggs

Sprinkle a little into scrambled eggs or omelettes during cooking.

Pasta & Pizza

Use as a quick seasoning over pizza, pasta sauces or garlic-style breads.

Garlic Granules vs Garlic Powder

Both are made from dried garlic.

The main difference is texture.

Choose Garlic Granules when you want:

• A coarser texture
• Easy sprinkling
• Dry rubs
• Seasoning salts
• BBQ blends
• Slightly slower flavour release

Choose Garlic Powder when you want:

• Very fine texture
• Smooth sauces and gravies
• Maximum even distribution
• Batters and breading
• A spice that disappears completely into the dish

Granules are especially good when you want garlic to behave more like a seasoning.

Powder is better when you want it to behave like an invisible ingredient.

Garlic Granules vs Fresh Garlic

Fresh garlic still has its place.

Use it when:

The garlic itself is a major part of the recipe
You want fresh pungency
You're making dishes such as garlic prawns or fresh garlic pasta

Use Garlic Granules when:

You need speed
You're making a dry seasoning
You're roasting or barbecuing
You want consistent garlic flavour without extra moisture

You don't have to choose one forever.

They simply solve different cooking problems.

Let Them Rehydrate

Garlic Granules become softer and release more flavour when they absorb moisture.

In sauces, soups and marinades, add them early enough to give them time to rehydrate.

For a cold dip or dressing, mix them in and let the mixture stand before serving.

This is especially useful with:

Yoghurt
Sour cream
Mayonnaise
Salad dressing

Try It This Way

For an easy garlic-herb chicken seasoning, combine:

Garlic Granules
Dried Oregano
Black Pepper
Paprika
Salt

Coat chicken with a little olive oil and sprinkle the mixture generously over both sides.

Roast, grill or barbecue.

One simple pantry blend can season chicken without preparing a separate marinade.

Make Garlic Butter in Seconds

Combine softened butter with:

Garlic Granules
Dried Parsley or Chives
A little salt

Allow it to sit briefly so the granules begin to soften.

Spread over bread and grill until golden.

Or melt it over:

• Steak
• Chicken
• Corn
• Potatoes
• Vegetables

No garlic press required.

Build Your Own Seasoning Salt

Garlic Granules are an excellent base for homemade seasoning blends.

Try combining:

Garlic Granules
Onion Powder
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
Paprika

Use on:

Hot chips
Potato wedges
Chicken
Burgers
Vegetables

Adjust the proportions until you've created your own house seasoning.

Beyond Garlic Bread

Once you've opened the pack, try Garlic Granules in:

• BBQ rubs
• Burger seasoning
• Chicken marinades
• Steak rubs
• Roast potatoes
• Roast vegetables
• Pizza
• Pasta sauces
• Scrambled eggs
• Stir-fries
• Soups
• Salad dressings
• Yoghurt dips
• Garlic butter
• Seasoning salts
• Savoury breads
• Popcorn

Garlic Granules are the kind of pantry ingredient that quickly becomes useful because they remove all the preparation from one of cooking's most frequently used flavours.

How to Use

Sprinkle directly into food during cooking.

For sauces, marinades and other moist dishes, adding Garlic Granules earlier gives them time to rehydrate.

For roasting or grilling, sprinkle them directly over the food before cooking for a slightly more toasted garlic character.

Storage

Store Garlic Granules in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place.

Their coarser texture naturally helps them remain free-flowing, but they should still be protected from moisture.