Garlic Confit

Meera

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Course Basics

Cuisine French, Mediterranean

Servings Cups Approx

3-4 heads garlic, fresh about 3 cups cloves
1½ cups e. v.olive oil or other high quality cooking oil of your choice, see notes for recommendations.
a few sprigs of thyme or rosemary** see ingredient notes for other herbs and spice recommendations

Peel the garlic cloves, or check for bruised if store bought.
Preheat the oven to 195ºF/100ºC if cooking the garlic in the oven.
Place the herbs followed by the peeled garlic in a deep baking dish or skillet. Pour the olive oil over the herb-garlic so it covers and submerges everything.
Place the skillet on the stove and slow cook on simmer for 30-40 minutes.
If you prefer cooking in the oven, place the herb-garlic-oil in a deep baking dish and slow roast in the oven for about 2 hours. (It may take lesser time so check every 30 minutes). When the garlic is cooked it should be soft, tender and lightly golden.
Once the garlic has achieved its doneness, take it off the heat and allow it cool completely Pull out the herbs out if you wish. Then transfer to a sterilized glass jar and keep it refrigerated up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 2 months.

Keyword Garlic

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