Has anyone used a chicken plucker to peel garlic?

[polo1665]

Not sure that it would be efficient for 20 pounds worth, but I've always heard that this method of peeling garlic works well.

Smart Tip: Peel an Entire Head of Garlic in 10 Seconds ? Saveur | The Kitchn


Edit: I see, from reading your previous post, that you already know about this method.........sorry.

 

[motownbrowne]

I think your idea has some merit, but I think there's a big drawback. Namely, it's going to be very difficult to clean the chicken plucker to be clean enough to peel garlic. I've done my fair share of chicken slaughtering, and I personally wouldn't want to buy garlic powder that had come from shared equipment. Just my 2 cents.

 

[MMagis]

I think your idea has some merit, but I think there's a big drawback. Namely, it's going to be very difficult to clean the chicken plucker to be clean enough to peel garlic. I've done my fair share of chicken slaughtering, and I personally wouldn't want to buy garlic powder that had come from shared equipment. Just my 2 cents.

That’s a good point. Even if it could work, and I don’t think it can, no one will wont garlic that was peeled with something that was covered in chicken crap. Chicken feathers are tremendously filthy.

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

I use a pheasant plucker. Or, is that a pleasant ....? Oh, never mind.

 

[snowbelt geauga]

I was thinking of the chicken plucker mainly because of the cost of a garlic peeler.

 

[charlz]

Interesting question. Bit of search came up with this video:

https://youtu.be/fKYXkyMkxnE

but it appears that company is out of business but shows the basic idea/concept.

Then I came across this device with has similar garlic peeler action:

Ariete Choppi Chopper with Garlic Peeler, 0.5 Litre, 200 Watt, Orange: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

Might be too small to do 20lbs without lots of load/empty cycles and since it does not appear to be available in the US it is likely 220v. However, the concept might be applied to a larger food processor or perhaps a blender would be better. Appears to be a silicon rubber 'blade' they use... might not be too hard to make your own as silicone rubber casting kits are available.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Wonder why a paint shaker wouldn't work?

 

[snowbelt geauga]

I have given that a thought also. But where could you find a paint shaker?

 

[MossRoad]

I have given that a thought also. But where could you find a paint shaker?

Harbor Freight, of course!!!

Paint Shaker - Pneumatic

 

[snowbelt geauga]

I am going to try the paint shaker. Local Harbor Freight has paint shakers in stock. I'm going to get one after Christmas. I will let you know how it works out.
Merry Christmas !