Want to learn about roasting garlic cloves? You'll be pleasantly surprised to see how easy it is to have roast garlic at the ready for all your favorite recipes.
Place the garlic, olive oil, peppercorns, herbs, and red pepper flakes into a Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 50 minutes.
Cool the garlic and oil before transferring to a quart-size jar with a lid. Store in the fridge for one week or freeze for longer keeping.
Notes
Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The oil will solidify under refrigeration. Scoop out what you need and allow it to come to room temperature.The oil can be used in cooking, marinades, dressings, and for drizzling on cooked meats and vegetables.Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1 cup cloves in oil.If desired, you can puree the garlic cloves and freeze the resulting paste in ice cube trays for use later.