What is it?

Garlic powder, and its cousin, granulated garlic, are both dried, ground garlic cloves. The difference in these forms is merely texture, garlic powder having a flour-like consistency and granulated garlic being coarser, like fine cornmeal. Most reputable manufacturers sell 100% pure versions of both, but occasionally you will find additives to improve flow or prevent caking.

Both ingredients are frequently used in BBQ and grilling rubs.

Don’t have it?

You can substitute garlic powder for granulated garlic and vice versa, but watch the amounts: because the powder is more concentrated, it packs a stronger punch.Fresh garlicis not a good substitute for either.

Recipes

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  Smoky BBQ Pork Tenderloin

  An easy-to-make spice rub gives tenderloin a savory, smoky flavor. Brush with Ancho Chile BBQ sauce, or your own favorite barbecue sauce.

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  Grilled Chili-Garlic Flank Steak with Avocado Butter

  You don’t have to use all of the butter on this steak, but it’s so good, you just might. Any leftover would be great on fish, breaded chicken cutlets, baked…

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  Black & Blue Cheese Dressing

  Freshly cracked black peppercorns add depth and complexity to this creamy dressing. Use a spice grinder or adjustable pepper mill on the largest setting to crack whole ones. Store them…

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  Spicy Mexican Burger

  This burger by Joe Isidori from Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is so flavorful you almost don’t need any toppings. If you like, try it with ground turkey (or…

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  Steamed Sea Bass Fillets with Black Sesame Seeds and Scallions

  In this genius cooking method, the fish slowly cooks in a little oil. The steaming comes not from water added to the pan but from the fish’s own juices. While…

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  Potato-Chip-Crusted Cod with Shallot-Tarragon Sauce

  Crushed potato chips make a quick, crisp coating for fish, while the remoulade-style sauce makes the dish a standout.

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  Roasted Green Bean Panzanella Salad

  Roasted green beans make this summery salad work well in colder months. On its own, it makes a great vegetarian main dish, but it also serves as a hearty side…

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  Lamb Burgers with Blue Cheese and Basil Mayonnaise

  The deep flavor in these burgers comes from mixing a little onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika into the ground lamb before grilling.

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  Chicken Cutlets with Peach and Arugula Salad

  This riff on chicken Milanese replaces tomatoes with juicy peaches; their sweetness pairs well with the crisp breaded chicken and peppery greens.