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    Roasted Garlic on the Grill

    May 6, 2019 Updated: May 12, 2021 by Lisa Wells / 7 Comments

    If you've never roasted garlic on the grill before, you won't believe how easy it is. With just three essential ingredients — garlic, olive oil, and sea salt — you have a creamy, sweet garlic spread.

    Roasted Garlic on the Grill

    In the heat of summer, I often roast garlic on the grill. It's just as easy as roasting it in the oven, especially when you have the grill going for dinner. All it takes is a lid for your grill and a little indirect heat. You're basically using the grill as an oven.

    How to roast garlic on the grill

    This method of cooking grilled garlic could not be easier. And the best part is you can grill the garlic right next to your steak or burgers. As long as you've got a little space on the grill that's not right over the flame, you're good to go.

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    With a gas grill, light one side of the grill and put the garlic on the other side. If you have a thermometer on your grill, you want it to be between 350 and 400 degrees. If you don't have a thermometer, just go for medium heat. It's pretty forgiving. On a charcoal grill, set up your grill for indirect heat by placing the coals on the outside edges or on one side of the grill.

    There's no need to peel the garlic. Leave the skin on and just slice the top off of the garlic head. Be sure to cut the tip off of each individual clove of garlic so it's easier to squeeze them out once the garlic is roasted. Then drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and wrap in foil.

    Roasted Garlic on the Grill

    Roast the garlic until it feels soft when squeezed (using gloves or tongs). Of course, you can roast the garlic in the oven as well. The method of preparation is the same. Roasting caramelizes and softens the garlic, making it a wonderful ingredient in any dish you would use raw garlic.

    Once it's done, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out. They will be soft and spreadable---perfect for mixing a few cloves with butter to top your steak, whisking into salad dressings, or using in another recipe to add a mild garlic flavor.

    So make some roasted garlic on the grill the next time you fire it up. And while you're at it, throw on some eggplant on the grill for this roasted garlic baba ganoush or this grilled eggplant and roasted red pepper dip—it's an easy summer appetizer.

    Roasted Garlic on the Grill

    Roasted Garlic on the Grill

    You won't believe how easy this is. With just 3 essential ingredients you have a creamy garlic spread.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 2 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 32 mins
    Servings: 20 cloves
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: AIP, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 2 garlic heads
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • sea salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Set up the grill for indirect heat and preheat to 350 - 400 degrees (or preheat oven).
    • Cut the top off of garlic heads, making sure each individual clove has the tip cut off so you can squeeze the garlic out easily once it's roasted.
    • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and wrap each garlic head in a double layer of foil.
    • Roast 30 - 45 minutes in a closed grill (or oven), until garlic feels soft when squeezed.

    Notes

    Note: one head of garlic contains about 10 cloves

    Nutrition

    Calories: 8kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 1g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 1mg Potassium: 11mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 1IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 5mg Iron: 1mg
    Keyword: BBQ garlic, grilled garlic
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    Comments

    1. William

      June 07, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      I often forgo roasted garlic when i'm grilling as I keep thinking I need to do it in the oven. Thanks for the tip! I'll be sure to add a few bulbs next time im bbqing!

      Reply
    2. Sabrina B

      June 29, 2017 at 7:25 pm

      great thinking, I also roast it in the oven by habit, might as well through it on the grill while at it, thank you for this!

      Reply
    3. Madison @ Keto Diet

      January 29, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Very least number of ingredients and easy to cook. I think his is perfect for spreading on bread. Love the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Emily

      February 01, 2019 at 1:26 am

      5 stars
      Hey there i want to make it but unfortunately i have not olive oil right now so should i use coconut oil.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 04, 2019 at 11:30 am

        Hi Emily, you can use coconut oil or avocado oil.

        Reply
    5. Nancy Spancer

      February 13, 2019 at 8:04 am

      5 stars
      Looks great and very easy to make. I will give it a try next time I fire up the grill. Thank you.

      Reply
    6. SK Zai

      December 03, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      It looks really delicious and yummy 😀

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