I have one that I bought from Pampered Chef years ago that I love.

Here is a link that might be useful: Garlic press

We had a PC one, it was great until we managed to warp the cleaner thing. I bought one from Cutco at a home show last fall and it is awesome. Good weight, easy to hold. The press part has the cleaning nubs integrated on the back, so you press, then flip it inside out (bring the handle around the hinge 360 degrees) and press the nubs on the back into the holes.

I bought that and some funny looking knife they were demoing. DH just shook his head. Then they arrived in the mail. He LOVES them both!

Here you go. Check out the reviews shown also.

The one I am linking says it is DW safe, and several of the reviewers back that up. But my experience has been that I would not put any metal garlic press in the DW because over time it will ruin the finish. Alternatively, you can get one made of plastic, but then you run into the problem you've noted where they are not sturdy. I clean mine under running water in the sink, with a soapy Dobie pad. Takes about 30 seconds.

Here is a link that might be useful: WMF Profi Garlic Press

This post was edited by akchicago on Sat, Mar 23, 13 at 22:19

I have two Zyliss garlic presses. An original one, and a non-stick "improved" version. I think the original one worked better, though. I rarely use them, preferring to mince the garlic with a knife though will press it for some recipes, or if I need to use lot of cloves (rarely, DH would prefer I omit it entirely, and I can't handle a lot of it in dishes),

I second the WMF Profi Garlic press.

Fantastic.

I usually stay away from " made in China"

But this meets my "sold by Western/Japanese company with a long track record for quality" exemption.

We have a Roesle garlic press, which we bought at Williams-Sonoma. It is really great, because the basket swings open for easy cleaning, AND it is built like a tank, AND it is dishwasher safe.

Here is a link that might be useful: Roesle garlic press

I can second the roesle - awesome garlic press

I have the Kuhn Rikon Epicurean garlic press, which is stainless steel. Kuhn Rikon makes a less expensive one which is plastic, but I like a stainless press better because it won't hold onto the smell. I bought the Kuhn Rikon Epicurean cause Cooks Illustrated recommended it. I think it's OK, but there is room for improvement - mostly because it tends to spray the garlic bits too wide as you squeeze, so the garlic may not all land where you want it. On the Amazon review page, the "most helpful" review compares the Kuhn Rikon to the Rosle if you are interested.

Sorry Williamsen, but the Cutco reviews are mostly poor. I am not being disrespectful of your choice; I am only saying this to give the OP a heads-up.

Kuhn Rikon Epicurean Stainless Steel Garlic Press

Cutco garlic press reviews

I'll check in again with DH tomorrow, he uses it most of the time.

I would second msrose. I love my pampered chef garlic press and I also wash it in the dishwasher.

Had the Kuhn Ricon plastic, JUNK! ...broke in a few months. Have had the Roesle now for a year or so, and it is absolutely the best I have ever owned!!

Had the Roesle, traded it for a Wusthoff: simple with no nooks and crannies for stuff to get stuck in. Has two screens so you can get pressed bits or totally smushed goop. The screens just drop in and I can get any remnants out of the little screen boxes just by inverting them in a stream of tap water.

Plastic handles and rust-proof stainless metal parts; takes almost no effort to close, but there's no complicated gearing or anything. Made in Germany.

IIRC, it seemed pricey to me at the time, but I've had it for ever.

L.

Just curious. Doesn't anybody chop garlic by hand? Maybe my old garlic press wasn't a good one, but by the time I retrieved the press from the drawer, used it, cleaned up the sprayed-everywhere garlic juice, and cleaned the press afterwards, I could have, and do, use my sharp knife that's already on my board with much more control in the finished product. And I use a lot of garlic. Like I said, just wondering. Not meaning to go OT.

$6 Ikea one for me. Works great

I also real like my IKEA one (IKEA Konics Garlic Press). I have had it for years, use it regularly and put it through the dishwasher (basket comes out for easy cleaning) and it's still like new.

This is not your standard "press", but the Zoom works like a charm!

Here is a link that might be useful: garlic zoom

We regularly use a knife, thought the press is good in some situations.

I checked with DH, he still loves the press from Cutco, it's "awesome". Some does go up the side at times, but he says every press he's used does that to some degree, just push it all back down and it goes through fine.

Do these other presses not have any go up the side? Are we needlessly futzing around with runaway garlic?

I have two Zyliss garlic presses...the old style that I've had forever and the new style that has a larger 'basket'. Both are excellent. Have also owned other lever action type presses but the Zyliss just works better.

One of these days, I'm going to get a garlic rocker like this:

However, I do use my Chinese cleaver to chop garlic about 50% of the time.

Here is a link that might be useful: Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker

Breezy, I chop by hand. I chop everything by hand. Do not even own a food processor, save for a stubby little Cuisinart for making . . . dunno what. Forget why I bought it, honestly. Never use it.

But my sister the gourmet chef swears by that Pampered Chef gizmo. She swears by anything from Pampered Chef. And I tend to agree, from what I've seen.

I just mince it with a Chef's knife after squashing it with the side of the blade and removing the skin.

One less thing to clean up.

If you want pastw use the salt from the recipe (Kosher works best, larger grains) to grind the mince to a paste using the side of a knife blade (also works for anchovies, fresh small hot peppers, etc).

This post was edited by brickeyee on Sun, Mar 24, 13 at 11:16

Breezy- I have been chopping by hand and find I prefer the squishy bits that come out of a press. I love the taste of garlic but not the texture so that is why I like a press.

All of these options look good so thanks for weighing in. My first stop will be Ikea- since it's only 5 miles away- and the price cannot be beat!

Breezy: I find I hand-mince garlic much more often than use my press. Typically, I like the chunks a bit larger (~1/16") than you get with a press; otherwise, I burn them too easily when sauteeing. Basically, for me, the press is nice for garlic that goes into watery liquids, and hand-mincing is nice for garlic that goes into oil.

I was watching the pros one day and they squooshed it with the side of the knife and then chopped what was left. Maybe some day I will buy a press - but I do use my magic garlic skin remover - it is a silicone tube and you just roll the garlic inside and presto - no more skin.

Different technique for different purposes.

A microplane also works with with garlic.

We grow and use quite a lot of garlic, and I always used a knife for chop and mince, and the side of the blade for paste. In the last couple of years I've gotten lazy and use roasted garlic for nearly everything. It started one year when March rolled around and we had about 10 pounds of garlic left from the previous year's harvest, and some started to sprout. We roasted it, packed it into mason jars, and froze it. Marcolo's right -- different techniques for different purposes, so I still mince fresh stuff for zingier guac or whatever, but typically we use creamy roasted garlic for nearly everything. It's nice to have it so convenient and not have the sticky mess of skins, cutting boards, and tools to clean up.

I chop by hand, and I really enjoy the process.

I bought one just last week because my old one broke. I bought Calphalon brand at BB&B. So far it's working pretty well. I like it is because the handles are padded and my hands don't hurt as much when I have to press hard. It was about $15.

I have the Kuhn Rikon Epicurean in stainless mentioned above. I gave up on garlic presses years ago and just used my chefs knife to mince garlic. I read a review of the Epicurean in a cooking magazine and decided to give it a try even though I hadn't used a press in 10 yrs. I have to say I love it. It is by far the easiest to clean that I have ever used. It's the first time I have thought a press was easier than just using a knife.

If I want more of a paste, then I use the microplane, as a pp mentioned above. That is also very convenient.

I don't have a press that I love, but I do have a chopper that I am addicted to. I swear I use this 2-3x a week just because I love how easy it is to use. It looks like it's hard to clean but I just pop it in the dishwasher. I am actually not a huge garlic fan, but this has made me use garlic a wee bit more. My sister gave it to me for Christmas....good gadget!

"Vibe by Chef'n Garlic Chopper"

I have both the Roesle and Kuhn Rikon shown above. I've used them for quite a few years and they are both much better than anything I had used in the past. I tend to like the Kuhn Rikon a bit better than the Roesle but they are both great. Both are sturdy, easy to use and easy to clean. They are both pricey but well worth it. I don't mind spending a little extra on tools I use a lot.

I've found that this one works quite well...

Nothing extra to buy, nothing extra to clean, nothing extra to store.

If you need additional instruction, watch the linked video.

Here is a link that might be useful:

This post was edited by mike_kaiser on Wed, Mar 27, 13 at 10:07

I have used a garlic twister (looks like the one linked below) for years. Easy to use (unless you overload it or have weak wrists), easy to clean, and easy to store. I do often just mince the garlic myself,too , especially if I want larger pieces.

Here is a link that might be useful: Garlic Press at Amazon

I used a garlic press for over 25 years. Then one day I was at my daughter's house. She was making a favorite family recipe. I was wondering how come hers tasted better. We narrowed it down to the garlic. When you use a press, the garlic cooks too quickly. But if you have tiny chunks you can saute your garlic longer which makes it sweeter. Think about it; when you roast garlic, the garlic gets sweeter as it softens. Quick cooking garlic just makes it taste bitter or worse . . . burnt. All my recipes taste so much better now.

After struggling with a "cheapie" garlic press from Walmart that cost about $12, we decided to go with the recommendation of IKEA's truly inexpensive press for $6. My DH is in the kitchen now raving about how much he LOVES it!

He loved how easy it was to use, clean up, and it really did the job. We're tossing the old, almost unused one out. We were thinking we may as well chop up garlic with a knife until this came along. Thanks to all those IKEA garlic press fans....we are now a fan too!

I'm another Rosle lover!

It works so well, you can leave the 'skin' on the garlic cloves and it still works like a charm. I've had mine for 10 years and no corrosion, rust or anything. Makes a great gift too!

I have the Kuhn Rikon metal version and really like it. We also prep by hand -- just depends on the use and need.

I love this OXO. Being able to flip the handle around to press the remnants out of the grid is key. I've had several presses with and without it and there's no substitute.

Here is a link that might be useful: OXO Garlic Press

My Rosle is around 8 years old, and it works and looks like new. My friend has a hardwood block, made by her dad, which I covet - it is kinda like having a pestle (but is a bigger cylinder - about 3" x 4") without using a mortar. She just smashes her garlic in the pan she is using. I love brickeyee's idea of using kosher salt to turn it into paste. And just last week did my first roasting of garlic, I can see the appeal!

Love our rosle garlic press. Hefty and easy to clean. Often just slice it though.

I use the Garlic Twist http://nextrendproducts.com/,
easy to use and washes in the dishwasher. I'll never look at another garlic press.

TRY A "TURN-IT GARLIC PRESS"

I use this Garlic Press https://amzn.to/2At8t7X

Light in weight and easy to slice with light strength. Love using it.

I have a rosle which is pretty good, but I've started using my microplane for garlic because it is easier to clean.

Not sure why you would need to buy the press you sell Clare- didn't you just get one as a freebie for being an owner?

Thread bumped with spam, but I'll put in a vote for the Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker. Get the stainless one.

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/garlic-rocker/