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roasted garlic in a clay pot

Terracotta Roasted Garlic Recipe

Felice Kaufman
Roasting garlic in a terracotta garlic roaster gives the cloves a deep, caramelized flavor and a soft, spreadable texture. The clay holds heat evenly, making the garlic extra tender. It’s an easy way to mellow the sharpness and bring out the natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Condiment, Dinner, Lunch, Seasoning
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 34.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 whole heads of garlic
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme, oregano, or rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)

FOR THE PAN

  • 2 tablespoons coarse or kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Peel off any loose outer skins from the garlic heads, but keep the cloves attached.
  • Slide the tip of a knife between the cloves to separate them just a bit without pulling them apart.
  • Lay each garlic head on its side and trim off about ¾-inch from the top to expose the cloves.
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  • Scatter 2 tablespoons of coarse or kosher salt in the bottom of your terracotta garlic roaster.
  • Place the garlic cut-side up in your terracotta garlic baker.
  • Drizzle ½ tablespoon of olive oil or butter over each bulb and sprinkle with a little salt. Top with a few pieces of fresh thyme or rosemary, and red pepper flakes.
    garlic in terracotta garlic roaster
  • Cover with the lid, set the roaster on a baking sheet, and place it in the center of a cold oven. Turn the heat to 350°F (176°C).
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  • Roast for 60 to 90 minutes, or until the cloves are soft, golden, and caramelized. Timing may vary depending on the size of the garlic heads.
  • Let the garlic cool until safe to handle.
  • To remove the garlic, squeeze from the bottom and the soft cloves will pop right out. Discard the skins.
    squeezing roasted garlic
  • Use a fork to mash the cloves.
    mashed roasted garlic
  • Spoon the roasted garlic into a small jar or ramekin with a tight lid and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Storage
Store roasted garlic in an airtight container in the fridge. You can leave the cloves whole or mash them into a paste with a little olive oil to keep it spreadable.
Roasted garlic will stay fresh for about 5 days.
For longer storage, freeze small portions in an ice cube tray, then pop them out and keep in a freezer bag.

Nutrition

Calories: 34.2kcalCarbohydrates: 0.7gProtein: 0.1gTotal Fat: 3.6gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 199.5mgPotassium: 12.7mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gNet Carbohydrates: 0.5g
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