Roasting garlic is simple and fast. With this recipe you will be a pro at it in no time. Whether you're simply expanding your culinary pallet or you have heard the praises of garlic and want to add it to your diet as a natural immune booster, this is your lucky day.
Required Equipment/Ingredients
- Whole heads of garlic (I'd recommend 2-4)
- A selection of dried herbs (such as cayenne pepper and paprika)
- A generous amount of olive oil
- A few pinches of salt and pepper
- A sharp knife (preferably a paring knife)
- Some sort of baking dish (muffin tins work the best because they keep the garlic heads neat and separate and do not allow them to slosh about)
- A large piece of aluminium foil
- A pastry brush
- An oven
Preparation
- Set your oven to 400 degrees. It is important to do this before you begin preparation so it is nice and toasty when you are ready to put the garlic in the oven.
- Take one garlic head in hand and gently peel off the outer skin, however do not peel each individual clove.
- Using your sharp paring knife take off the ends of each clove of garlic.
- Place each head of garlic in the muffin tin separately.
- Pour liberal amounts of your olive oil over the tops of the garlic and use your brush to create an even coat. Make sure to get all the nooks and crannies.
- Salt and pepper to your personal taste preferences. Then sprinkle your cayenne pepper and paprika over the tops of each head.
- Using a large sheet of aluminium foil, cover your muffin tin tightly.
Instructions
- You will want to bake your garlic in a very warm 400 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. About enough time to get your home smelling very aromatic.
- Take your newly roasted garlic out of the oven and carefully tear away the aluminium foil. Make sure not to burn yourself as underneath the foil there could be a build up of steam. Leave your garlic to cool for about ten minutes.
- Now you can peel the individual garlic cloves.
- Enjoy your simple and fast garlic by itself or add it to one of your favourite recipes. Fresh roasted garlic will brighten up many dishes and is so much more flavourful than powdered or store bought garlic. Try using it in your favourite meat marinade or in a homemade spread for bread or crackers. The possibilities are endless.
Tips/Warnings
- Experiment with a variety of herbs and spices to make your roasted garlic even tastier.