How to Pan-Roast Garlic

Pan-roasting garlic can be accomplished using crushed garlic or garlic cloves, depending on your taste preference and how quickly you want the garlic to cook. Crushed garlic can take about 20 minutes to roast on a stove top, while garlic cloves will cook in about five; however, the cloves will also be boiled and softened before going into the pan. While the crushed garlic recipe can be used as a base for a dressing, the clove recipe can be served alongside main dishes and as a spread.

Instructions

things you'll need:

• 10 garlic cloves or 4 whole garlic bulbs
• Garlic press
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  

Pan-Roasted Crushed Garlic

• Peel and crush 10 garlic cloves using a garlic press. Remove any stray bits of skin and manually chop any large clumps of garlic.
• Put the crushed garlic into a small skillet. Add 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil, stirring to make sure the ingredients are well mixed.
• Cook the mixture over low heat for about 20 minutes. Keep close watch over the garlic and stir frequently, as cooking times vary. The garlic is caramelized when it is browned and soft.

Pan-Roasted Garlic Cloves

• Remove the garlic cloves from the 4 garlic bulbs. Do not peel. Place in a large saucepan with 6 cups of water.
• Place the saucepan on a burner set to high heat. Bring the water to boiling. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Simmer until the garlic cloves are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
• Drain the water from the saucepan. Rinse the garlic with cold water and drain again.
• Peel the garlic cloves. Combine them with the vegetable oil, sugar and salt in a large skillet over medium high heat until glazed and golden brown, about five minutes.