Garlic Seasoning Paste Food

GARLIC PASTE

Steps:

• Place the garlic head on a cutting board, root side up. Smash it hard, then loosen and separate the cloves.
• Cut the root tip and and peel the cloves. Skip this step if using store-ready peeled garlic cloves.
• Add garlic cloves and olive oil to the blender jar and blend for 30-45 seconds to make a smooth paste. Scrape down the sides of the blender jar once in between.
• Store in airtight containers or mason jars and refrigerate for up to a week. Alternatively, add to ice cube trays, cover and freeze for up to 3 months.

ROASTED GARLIC PASTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Cut off the top 1/3 of the garlic heads. Place the garlic heads (cut side up) in a small baking dish. Pour the olive oil over the garlic. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
• Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove lid or foil and bake for another 15 minutes. Cloves will begin to brown. Remove dish from oven and let cool until you can handle the garlic with your hands.
• Into a medium bowl, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins. Using a strainer, add the oil from the baking dish to the garlic. Use a food processor or mash together with a fork until the paste has a smooth consistency.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate. Will last about one week in the fridge.

GARLIC SEASONING PASTE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to blender and process until smooth.
• In a tightly covered bowl store in refrigerator until ready to use.
• This can be used to season fish, chicken, ribs, or hamburgers when grilling. Also use to rub under the skin of a turkey or chicken before roasting, add to soups, salad dressings, or pasta.

GARLIC PASTE

Steps:

• Slice the garlic.
• Add salt.
• Begin to crush until salt has dissolved.
• Now add 1/2 tps of Virgin Olive Oil and stir in until it disappears.
• Once the garlic has absorbed the oil add another 1/2 tps and repeat.
• If you keep doing this 3 cloves of garlic will then become a whole bowl of garlic paste.
• It is time consuming but the results pay off.
• Its fantastic as it keeps well and you can use it whenever required for cooking.
• It tastes great on bbq or grilled chicken.