Caramelized Garlic and Garlic Oil
Transform your cooking with this luxurious Caramelized Garlic and Garlic Oil recipe, a must-have for garlic lovers seeking bold, versatile flavors. Slow-simmered to golden perfection, whole garlic bulbs release their natural sweetness and rich, buttery texture, while infusing olive oil with a deep, aromatic essence. This recipe not only yields soft, spreadable caramelized garlic cloves perfect for bread or savory dishes but also a velvety garlic-infused oil ideal for drizzling over salads, pastas, roasted vegetables, and grilled meats. With just three simple ingredients—garlic, olive oil, and a touch of salt—you'll create two essential culinary staples that elevate any meal. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep, this recipe is a breeze to make, and both the garlic and oil can be stored for up to two weeks—ideal for meal prepping and enhancing dishes on a whim!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Garlic bulbs
- 1.5 cups Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Remove the outer papery skin from the garlic bulbs, leaving the cloves intact in their skins. Slice off the top 1/4 inch of each bulb to expose the garlic cloves inside.
Place the garlic bulbs in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or small Dutch oven in a single layer, cut side up.
Pour the olive oil into the saucepan, ensuring the garlic bulbs are almost completely submerged in the oil.
Sprinkle the salt over the garlic and oil.
Set the saucepan over low heat and bring the oil to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer, ensuring the oil does not boil. This process should take 5-10 minutes to bring to temperature.
Allow the garlic to cook gently for 35-40 minutes until the cloves are golden brown and soft enough to be pierced easily with a fork.
Once caramelized, carefully remove the garlic bulbs from the oil using tongs and transfer them to a plate to cool slightly. Remove the cooked garlic cloves by squeezing the base of each clove; the soft caramelized garlic will easily pop out of the skin.
Strain the oil through a fine mesh sieve into a clean, heat-safe container to remove any solids, if desired. Allow the garlic oil to cool completely before sealing it in an airtight container.
Store the caramelized garlic in a separate airtight container. Both the garlic and garlic oil can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Use the caramelized garlic as a spread on bread or as a flavorful addition to recipes, and drizzle the garlic oil over salads, pasta, vegetables, or grilled proteins for an aromatic burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 336.0 g | 431% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.1 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1253 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 803 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
