Stove Top Smoker Whole Garlic Bulbs
Infuse your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of perfectly smoked garlic with this Stove Top Smoker Whole Garlic Bulbs recipe. Featuring whole garlic bulbs roasted to tender, golden perfection with a subtle smoky flavor from hickory, applewood, or cherry wood chips, this recipe is as impressive as it is easy. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt bring out the garlic's rich, caramelized sweetness, making it ideal as a spread for crusty bread, a seasoning for soups, or a bold addition to pasta sauces. Ready in under an hour with minimal preparation, this dish is a flavorful centerpiece for your next meal or charcuterie board. Perfect for garlic enthusiasts and gourmet cooks alike, this stovetop smoker recipe is your ticket to unlocking the deep, aromatic potential of one of nature’s most versatile ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 4 bulbs Whole garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Wood chips (hickory, applewood, or cherry)
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the garlic bulbs. Remove loose outer layers of papery skin, but leave the bulbs intact with the cloves still connected at the bottom.
Step 2
Use a sharp knife to slice off the top 1/4 inch of each garlic bulb, exposing the tops of the individual cloves.
Step 3
Drizzle each bulb with olive oil, ensuring it seeps into the exposed tops of the cloves. Sprinkle salt evenly over the bulbs.
Step 4
Prepare the stovetop smoker by placing 3 tablespoons of wood chips of your choice in the bottom center of the smoker.
Step 5
Insert the drip tray and smoking rack into the smoker. Place the prepared garlic bulbs on the smoking rack cut-side up.
Step 6
Cover the smoker tightly with its lid, ensuring no gaps for smoke to escape.
Step 7
Place the smoker on a stovetop burner set to medium heat. Once smoke begins to waft out (this may take 5–10 minutes), reduce the heat to low.
Step 8
Smoke the garlic for 35–40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and lightly golden. You can test by piercing a clove with a fork—it should slide in easily.
Step 9
Turn off the heat and let the garlic rest in the smoker for an additional 5 minutes to absorb more smoke flavor.
Step 10
Carefully remove the garlic bulbs from the smoker and allow them to cool for 5–10 minutes. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (901g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 430.8 |
| Total Fat 28.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1201.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.2g | |
| Protein 7.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 217.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 481.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories