Garlic Confit
Transform your cooking with the rich, velvety decadence of homemade garlic confit, a simple yet luxurious recipe that elevates any dish. This slow-cooked garlic delicacy involves gently simmering whole garlic cloves in olive oil, infusing both with an irresistibly mellow, buttery flavor. Enhanced with a pinch of salt and optional aromatics like fresh thyme and bay leaf, the soft, golden cloves are perfect for spreading on crusty bread, blending into sauces, or stirring into soups. The accompanying garlic-infused oil doubles as a flavorful cooking staple. Ready in under an hour, this versatile, make-ahead ingredient can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, ensuring you always have a gourmet touch on hand. Perfect for foodies and home cooks alike, garlic confit is your go-to recipe for effortless sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 whole Bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves. You can do this by lightly smashing them with the flat side of a knife and removing the skin.
Place the peeled garlic cloves in a small saucepan in a single layer.
Pour in the olive oil, ensuring the garlic cloves are fully submerged. Add more oil if necessary.
Add salt, and if using, the sprigs of fresh thyme and the bay leaf.
Set the saucepan over low heat. Heat gently until the oil begins to bubble lightly. This should be a very gentle simmer; it should not boil.
Continue cooking for 35-45 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are soft and golden but not browned. Check occasionally to ensure the oil temperature stays low.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the garlic and oil cool to room temperature.
Transfer the garlic and oil (including any herbs, if used) to a sterilized glass jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use the garlic as a spread, mix it into recipes, or use the infused oil for cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.1 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.7 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 605 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 248 mg | 5% | |
*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.
