Description

This Garlic Confit is a delightful way to elevate your meals. With simple ingredients like garlic, thyme, and olive oil, it’s perfect for adding a burst of flavor to pasta or spreading on toasted bread. Enjoy this easy homemade treat for a quick dinner or a flavorful snack.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (~300 g) peeled garlic cloves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
½ tsp (2 g) whole black peppercorns
½ tsp (3 g) kosher salt
1 to 1¼ cups (240-300 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
Place the peeled garlic cloves in a mini Dutch oven or deep oven-safe casserole dish, arranging them in a single, even layer. Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt around the garlic, avoiding stacking the herbs on top.
Pour in enough olive oil to fully submerge the garlic cloves.
Cover the dish tightly with a lid or foil, then transfer it to the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the lid or foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, until the garlic turns pale gold and soft, mashing easily with a spoon. The oil should be calm and aromatic, not bubbling aggressively.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Transfer garlic and oil to a clean glass jar, pressing cloves down to keep them submerged. Cool completely and refrigerate.

Notes

Store leftover garlic confit in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Use the flavored oil in dressings or for cooking to add an extra layer of flavor.
Serve garlic confit on bread, mixed into sauces, or as a topping for meats and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 90
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 35mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg