How to Roast Garlic

Garlic is a very common food that is used in many recipes. Roasting garlic has a distinct taste that adds a lot of flavor to recipes. Here are two ways to roast garlic:

Dry Roasted Garlic

This method is used when a toasted flavor is desired. This also a preferred method when a recipe calls for a noticeable garlic flavor.

Yield: Around 3 tablespoons

Cook time: 15-18 minutes

Equipment:

• Skillet
• Stove
• Tongs or fork

Ingredients:

• 5-7 garlic cloves, unpeeled

Instructions:

1. Warm the skillet on the stove over medium heat
2. Place the garlic in the skillet
3. Cook the garlic for 15-18 minutes, turning often. The garlic should be soft to the touch and blackened in spots.
4. Set aside until cool. Peel the skin off and then mince.

Oven Roasted Garlic

Garlic roasted in the oven has a sweet, caramel taste and a creamy texture.

Yield: Around 3 tablespoons

Cook time: 25 minutes

Equipment:

• Oven
• Aluminum foil
• Tablespoon
• Teaspoon

Ingredients:

• 5-7 garlic gloves, unpeeled
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. Place the garlic inside the foil. Drizzle olive oil and water on top of the garlic, saturating completely. Tightly cover the garlic and bake for 20 minutes.
3. Uncover the garlic and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
4. Set aside and cool. When completely cooled, peel garlic from skins.