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Garlic Confit

Garlic Confit 101: A Beginner’s Guide


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x

Description

A delicious and versatile garlic confit recipe that transforms simple garlic cloves into a creamy, mellow spread with infused oil


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 heads of garlic
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 23 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Peel garlic cloves carefully, keeping them whole
  2. Place peeled garlic in a small saucepan and cover completely with olive oil
  3. Add thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns to the oil
  4. Cook on very low heat at 200°F for 45-60 minutes until garlic is soft and golden
  5. Let cool and transfer to a clean, sterilized jar with the infused oil

Notes

  • Easy to make
  • Versatile ingredient
  • Long shelf life when refrigerated
  • Enhances many dishes
  • Requires careful temperature monitoring
  • Must be stored properly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 45

Keywords: garlic confit, condiment, preservation, French cuisine, summer cooking