Soft & Sweet Baked Garlic Cloves
Transform raw garlic into soft, sweet, and caramelized morsels. Soaked to remove bitterness and tossed in smoky barbecue seasoning, these roasted cloves are perfectly tender.
Baking garlic cloves in their skins is a simple technique that completely mellows their sharp bite, yielding a translucent, creamy center. A quick soak in warm water before roasting ensures the garlic cooks evenly without burning, while a dusting of barbecue seasoning adds a deep, savory crust to the papery shells.
Ingredients
- 3 whole heads garlic (separated into unpeeled cloves)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp barbecue seasoning
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 bowl warm water (for soaking)
Instructions
- 1Soak the garlic in warm water
Place the garlic cloves with their skins on into a bowl of warm water and let them soak for 30 minutes before draining completely.
Tip: Soaking helps remove any bitterness and softens the cloves slightly before seasoning. - 2Season with salt
Transfer the drained garlic cloves into a glass bowl and sprinkle salt evenly over the top to enhance their natural savory flavor.
Tip: Distribute the salt evenly across the cloves for balanced seasoning. - 3Add barbecue seasoning and oil
Add barbecue seasoning and a drizzle of cooking oil to the bowl to help the spices adhere and promote even browning.
Tip: Make sure to coat each clove well with oil so the spices stick properly during baking. - 4Mix and toss the garlic
Use a gloved hand to gently mix and toss the garlic cloves so every piece is evenly coated with the seasonings and oil.
Tip: Toss gently to avoid bruising or damaging the garlic cloves.
