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Garlic

Whole head or individual cloves

Quick Answer

Garlic: roast (whole head) at 400°F for about 40 min.

Cooking Methods

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your temp
400°F
cook time
~40min
Low & slow 375°425° Hot & fast
✎ Cut top off, drizzle oil, wrap in foil. Squeeze cloves out.

Low heat, submerged in olive oil (200°F)45–60 min
✎ Silky soft. Save the garlic oil — it's gold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best tips for cooking garlic?
Roasted garlic becomes sweet, nutty, and spreadable. Cut the top off the whole head to expose cloves. Keeps in the fridge for a week.
How do you roast (whole head) garlic?
Roast (whole head) at 48–35 min. Cut top off, drizzle oil, wrap in foil. Squeeze cloves out.
How do you roast (cloves) garlic?
Roast (cloves) at 28–22 min. Peeled cloves tossed in oil. Golden and sweet.
How do you confit garlic?
Confit at 45–60 min. Silky soft. Save the garlic oil — it's gold.
How do you sauté garlic?
Sauté at 1–2 min. Minced. Burns FAST above medium. Goes in last.