Smoked garlic

Discover the unique flavors of smoked garlic with this simple recipe. Featuring basmati rice, brown sugar, bay leaves, rosemary, lemon zest, and fresh garlic cloves, this blend offers a smoky, aromatic twist perfect for enhancing any dish. Ready in no time and packed with savory goodness!

  • 16 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 70 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 6 Ingredients

Smoked garlic

Cooking homemade smoked garlic is a flavor-packed experience that will elevate your culinary skills and add a unique twist to your dishes. By infusing garlic cloves with aromatic basmati rice, fragrant rosemary, citrusy lemon zest, and earthy bay leaves, you can achieve a complex and delicious smoky flavor that complements a variety of recipes. This simple yet sophisticated process is perfect for both seasoned cooks and kitchen novices alike.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup basmati rice
100g
1/2 cup brown sugar
120g
2 bay leafs
1.20g
1 tbsp rosemary
16g
2 tbsp lemon zest
30g
2 garlic cloves
6g

Instructions:

1. Preparation:
- Garlic: Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
- Rice Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the basmati rice, brown sugar, bay leaves, rosemary, and lemon zest.
2. Set Up the Smoker:
- If you are using a smoker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to heat it up.
- If you're using a heavy-duty pot, line the bottom of the pot with a double layer of aluminum foil. This will make clean-up easier and protect your pot from the direct heat of the smoking mixture.
3. Add the Smoking Mixture:
- Spread the rice mixture evenly over the bottom of the pot or the designated section of the smoker.
4. Prepare for Smoking:
- Place a small rack inside the pot or smoker above the rice mixture.
- Position the peeled garlic cloves on top of the rack, making sure they are not directly touching the rice mixture.
5. Smoke the Garlic:
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- If using a smoker, close it according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Heat the pot or smoker on medium heat until smoke begins to form. Then reduce the heat to low and let the garlic smoke for about 20-30 minutes, or until the cloves are golden and have absorbed the smoky flavor.
6. Monitor:
- Occasionally check to ensure that the rice mixture is producing smoke and that it’s not burning excessively.
7. Cool and Store:
- Once the garlic has reached the desired level of smokiness, carefully remove it from the smoker or pot.
- Let the garlic cloves cool completely.
- Store the smoked garlic in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Tips:

- Ensure that the garlic cloves are peeled and cleaned before smoking to allow maximum flavor absorption.

- Use a smoker or create a makeshift smoking setup using a pot and a rack to hold the garlic above the smoking mixture.

- Monitor the smoking process closely to prevent the garlic from burning; the goal is to achieve a gentle, consistent smoke.

- Experiment with different types of wood chips, such as hickory or applewood, to further enhance the flavor profile of your smoked garlic.

- Store the smoked garlic in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer preservation.

In conclusion, smoking garlic at home is a rewarding endeavor that results in a deeply aromatic and flavorful ingredient. The combination of basmati rice, brown sugar, bay leaves, rosemary, and lemon zest creates a perfect smoking environment, infusing the garlic cloves with nuanced flavors. Enjoy your smoked garlic in various dishes, from pasta and meats to sauces and spreads, and savor the complexity it adds to your culinary creations.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size70 grams
Energy
Calories 140kcal7%
Protein
Protein 0.81g1%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 36g10%
Fiber 0.14g0%
Sugar 27g28%
Fat
Fat 0.08g0%
Saturated 0.02g0%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0.00ug0%
Choline 1.53mg0%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg4%
Vitamin B2 0.00mg0%
Vitamin B3 0.41mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg3%
Vitamin B9 15ug4%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 0.15mg0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg0%
Vitamin K 0.03ug0%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 30mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.04mg4%
Iron, Fe 0.53mg5%
Magnesium, Mg 6mg1%
Phosphorus, P 14mg1%
Potassium, K 55mg2%
Selenium, Se 2.37ug4%
Sodium, Na 9mg1%
Zinc, Zn 0.15mg1%
Water
Water 18g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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