Description
Garlic confit is the liquid gold of condiments! Oil roasting the cloves on the stovetop or oven makes a versatile spread and oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 full heads garlic
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil
- Several sprigs fresh herbs, optional
Instructions
- Peel the garlic, keeping the cloves whole.
- Add it to a small saucepan (we use a butter warmer). Add olive oil until it just covers the garlic. If desired, add a few sprigs of fresh thyme, rosemary, oregano or sage.
- Heat over low heat, reducing the heat to very low once you see bubbles appearing. Keep at very low heat (not even a simmer, just occasional bubbles) until the garlic turns golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours. Alternatively, you can place the garlic and oil in an oven safe container and bake at 300°F for the same timing.
- Remove the herbs. Store the garlic confit in the oil in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve mashed onto bread or use the oil for sauteing, pasta sauces, pizza sauce, salad dressings, and more.
- Category: Essential
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Condiment
- Diet: Vegan
