This is the simplest and best way we know of releasing the rich, sweet flavor of fresh garlic. Bonus: Covered in olive oil, the roasted garlic cloves will keep in the refrigerator for an extended period of time.
Bulbs of garlic — one or as many as you like
Olive oil
Sea salt
Preheat oven to 350°.
Line a lidded baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, silicon mat or aluminum foil.
Cut 1/2″ off the top of each garlic bulb and place on lined baking dish or sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Roast, covered, 22-25 minutes, until interior is soft.
When bulb is cool enough to touch, pop the cloves out of their skins by squeezing the bulb from the bottom up.
From our cookbook Morning Glory’s Farm Food: Stories from the Fields, Recipes from the Kitchen. Photo by Alison Shaw.