The Easiest Black Garlic Recipe - No Foil - Less Smell

Ingredients

• 3 heads Garlic (large heads, any skin color; keep whole)
• 1 bag Large Oven Bag (Turkey Size) (heat‑safe, designed for oven use)
• 1 unit Rice Cooker with Keep‑Warm Setting (must be able to maintain 140‑170°F (60‑77°C) for weeks)
• 1 piece Bamboo Skewer Rack or Steamer Basket (to keep garlic off the bottom of the bag)
• 1 piece Twist Tie or Heat‑Safe Clip (for sealing the oven bag)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients and Equipment

   Collect garlic heads, a large heat‑safe oven bag, a rice cooker with keep‑warm, a bamboo rack or steamer basket, and a twist tie or clip.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the Garlic

   Trim the roots just enough to remove any dirt, keep the skins on, and leave the heads whole.

   Time: PT5M

3. Assemble the Bag

   Place the bamboo skewer rack (or steamer basket) inside the oven bag, then arrange the garlic heads on top so they don’t touch the bottom of the bag.

   Time: PT5M

4. Seal the Bag

   Close the bag tightly and secure it with a twist tie or heat‑safe clip to make it airtight.

   Time: PT2M

5. Place Bag in Rice Cooker

   Put the sealed bag (with the rack inside) into the rice cooker pot, making sure it sits flat.

   Time: PT2M

6. Set Keep‑Warm Temperature

   Select the keep‑warm function. The temperature should stay between 140°F and 170°F (60‑77°C).

   Time: PT0M

   Temperature: 140-170°F

7. Long‑Term Fermentation (2‑4 Weeks)

   Leave the rice cooker on keep‑warm for at least two weeks. After the first week, open the bag, give it a quick flip, and reseal. Continue checking weekly and flipping until the cloves turn deep black and feel soft like a prune.

   Time: PT504H

   Temperature: 140-170°F

8. Test for Doneness

   After about three weeks, remove a clove. It should be completely black, soft, and have a sweet, caramel‑like flavor. If still firm or brown, continue cooking another week.

   Time: PT5M

9. Cool and Store

   Let the bag cool to room temperature, then remove the cloves and store them in an airtight container.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

30

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

7 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0.5 g