How to Roast Garlic

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 degrees F (204C).

Step 2

Slice the very top of the head of garlic off and drizzle with oil and a little salt. Wrap loosely in foil and set directly on the oven rack.

Step 3

Roast 45 minutes - 1 hour or until fragrant, golden brown on top, and tender when squeezed. Remove from oven, unwrap, and let cool 10 minutes.

Step 4

To extract roasted garlic cloves, squeeze from the bottom of the clove up and the soft clove should come right out. Use immediately in sauces, dressings, as a spread, and more!

Step 5

To store, transfer cooled cloves to a small glass jar or Tupperware container and top with olive oil to cover. Cover with a secure lid and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Scoop out and use as needed.

Step 6

Heat oven to 400 degrees F (204C).

Step 7

Take the head of garlic and separate into cloves but leave the skin on - discard any remaining skins that shed. Place cloves on a baking sheet.

Step 8

Drizzle cloves with a little oil and toss to coat. Then bake for 15-25 minutes, or until slightly golden brown and fragrant - be careful not to burn.

Step 9

Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes. Then peel off skin and use immediately in sauces, dressings, as a spread, and more! To store, transfer cooled cloves to a small glass jar or Tupperware container and top with olive oil to cover. Cover with a secure lid and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Scoop out and use as needed.