Description
A luxurious method of slowly cooking garlic in oil to create a tender, mellow flavor profile perfect for spreading, cooking, and enhancing dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 heads of garlic
- 2 cups neutral oil (olive or grapeseed)
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel garlic cloves carefully, keeping them whole
- Place peeled garlic in a small, deep baking dish
- Cover completely with oil, add herbs
- Bake at 250°F for 45-60 minutes until garlic is soft and golden
- Cool and store in refrigerator in an airtight container
Notes
- Incredibly soft garlic
- Versatile cooking ingredient
- Long shelf life when refrigerated
- Requires careful temperature monitoring
- Time-consuming process
- Uses significant amount of oil
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
Keywords: garlic preservation, French technique, flavor enhancement, condiment
