We Swear By This Viral Garlic Crusher
Skip the garlic hands and get right to the flavor!
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As much as I love cooking with garlic, I don’t love chopping and mincing it because it’s tedious and gets your hands pretty smelly. The worst is when you’re prepping dinner in the crockpot early in the morning and there is a lingering smell of garlic on your hands all day long. But I love garlic and I’m a firm believer that "measure with your heart" means lots and lots of garlic.
So, when I came across the Gracula Garlic Crusher on my Tiktok FYP, I knew I needed to give it a whirl. It crushes garlic with minimal effort while looking absolutely adorable, and since I love a good kitchen gadget — anything to make cooking faster, easier, and more fun — this little vampire has earned a spot in my kitchen. Gracula doesn’t just crush garlic, he elevates the experience and turns a sometimes tedious task into something you’ll look forward to.
What is the Gracula Garlic Crusher?
Gracula is a garlic crusher shaped like a tiny vampire who’s here to crush — not suck — the life out of your garlic. It’s made of BPA-free plastic with a stainless-steel blade inside. This handy little gadget is lightweight and can tackle garlic, nuts, ginger, and even herbs.
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How to Use the Gracula Garlic Crusher
Using Gracula is as easy as inviting him into your kitchen (no need to cross your threshold, though). Here’s how:
- Peel your garlic cloves. You don’t even need to smash them. Just peel each piece.
- Open the top half of Gracula and pop in the garlic cloves. Depending on the size, you can fit a few at a time.
- Reattach his head and give it a twist. Gracula does the rest, pressing the garlic through his built-in blade system and chopping it up into tiny pieces.
Courtesy of Amanda Mushro
Courtesy of Amanda Mushro
Courtesy of Amanda Mushro
Courtesy of Amanda Mushro
That’s it! You have perfectly minced garlic without the sticky, stinky hands or garlic press cleanup that usually makes you question your life choices.
Pros
- Adorable design: Let’s not pretend this isn’t the main draw. Gracula is quirky, charming, and an instant conversation starter.
- Easy to use: No brute strength or advanced degree required. Just twist, and you’re done.
- Minimal mess: Unlike a traditional garlic press, Gracula’s design keeps the garlic contained, so there’s less to clean up.
Cons
- Small capacity: If you’re a "measure with your heart" kind of cook like me, Gracula might feel more like a sous chef than a headliner. Crushing one or two cloves at a time can be a bit tedious if you’re making 40-clove garlic chicken.
- Not for purists: If you’re the type who insists on knife-minced garlic for that "perfect texture," Gracula’s uniform mince might not thrill you.
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Bottom Line
The Gracula Garlic Crusher is such a fun kitchen gadget and it’s perfect for everyday garlic crushing, small-batch prep, or anyone who enjoys a little humor while they cook. While it may not replace your knife for big jobs, it’s a delightful tool to have on hand for weeknight dinners or when you don’t want your hands to smell like garlic. And I like that It’s the kind of gadget that reminds you cooking doesn’t have to be all serious business. Delicious? Yes, but not all serious.
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