Roasted Garlic Paste

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Remove the first layer of papery skin from the garlic.
3. 3
   Slice off 1/4 inch from the pointy top.
4. 4
   Place each head on a sheet of aluminum foil, cut side up.
5. 5
   Drizzle with the oil and season with salt.
6. 6
   Wrap each head in the foil and roast until the cloves are golden brown and soft, about 1 hour.
7. 7
   Remove from the heat and let cool.
8. 8
   (You can also do this on the grill, cooking over indirect heat.)
9. 9
   Remove the roasted cloves from their skins.
10. 10
    The most efficient way to do this is to squeeze the whole head from the bottom.
11. 11
    Using a fork, vigorously mix the garlic and oil together.
12. 12
    Add a pinch of salt.
13. 13
    (If your recipe calls just for a clove or two of roasted garlic, you can remove it from the skin using a small escargot-style fork.)
14. 14
    This will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.