How to Roast Garlic Without Foil

1. Start by peeling the outer layer of the whole head of garlic but be gentle so that the bulb stays intact.

Method 1: Use parchment paper (and aluminum foil) and kitchen twine

1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Prep the garlic: Using a sharp knife, slice 1/4 -inch off the top of the garlic bulb. Discard the top or save it for making stock later.
3. Drizzle with oil: Drizzle garlic bulb with 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil, depending on the size of the bulb.
4. Wrap the garlic: Wrap the garlic bulb in a small sheet of parchment paper and wrap it again with aluminum foil.
5. Roast: Place it on a baking sheet and roast it in the oven for 40 minutes. Carefully remove the layers of aluminum foil and parchment paper and check for doneness. If the cloves are softened to your liking, then they are done. Otherwise, wrap it up and let it roast until they are fully softened, checking in every 5- 10 minutes.

Method 2: Use 2 muffin tins or 2 cast iron skillets

1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Prep the garlic: Using a sharp knife, slice the top of the head of garlic.
3. Drizzle with oil: Place it in a muffin tin or a small cast iron skillet and drizzle it with 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil, depending on the size of the bulb.
4. Cover: Cover it with another muffin tin or cast iron skillet on top, making sure that garlic bulbs are fully covered on top.
5. Roast: Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until the garlic cloves are softened and caramelized.

Method 3: Use a garlic roaster

1. Prep the roaster: Soak your garlic roaster (both the bottom and the top piece) in water for 15 minutes. Remove and dry off the excess water with a kitchen towel.
2. Prep the garlic: Slice the top of the garlic bulb/s using a sharp knife.
3. Drizzle with oil: Place them on the bottom piece of the garlic roaster. Drizzle each bulb with 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil.
4. Cover: Put the top piece on top and place it in the oven.
5. Roast: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (no need to preheat the oven for this method). Roast for 30-35 minutes or until the garlic cloves are softened and lightly caramelized.

Method 4: Roast garlic cloves in oil

1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prep the garlic: Break apart the whole head of garlic and peel each clove one by one.
3. Drizzle with oil: Place them into a small ovenproof baking dish. Drizzle them with just enough olive oil to cover the bottom halves of the cloves. just enough that they are covered halfway through.
4. Roast: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until they are softened and turned golden brown.
5. Let cool: Remove from oven and let it cool before using in recipes.