Garlic Confit Recipe
This easy garlic confit recipe adds rich, mellow flavor and a touch of elegance to everything from toast to pasta.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1kcal
Ingredients
- 4 bulbs fresh garlic cloves separated and peeled
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, add the garlic cloves, oil, oregano and red chili flakes. Place the lid on the pan.
- Bring everything to a low simmer, then simmer for 40 minutes or until the garlic is soft, tender and buttery with a slight golden tint.
- Carefully spoon the garlic and oregano into a glass jar for storage, then cover with the remaining oil.
- Screw a lid on tightly, then store the confit in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
It is important to only lightly simmer the garlic to prevent the oil and garlic from burning, which would result in a bitter taste. You only need a slow, gentle bubbling during the low simmer.
It is also very important to keep garlic confit stored in the refrigerator to prevent botulism.
Salt isn't used in the cooking process, so it is important to serve it with salted dishes or add a pinch of salt before serving to bring out the most flavor.
Once you've mastered the basic recipe, feel free to get creative with your garlic confit. Experiment with different herbs, spices, or types of oil to create your own unique flavor combinations!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.02mg
