Delicious, Buttery Garlic Confit
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
1 Large Jar - as many as 40 servings
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Calories
51 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Vegan
Delicious, Buttery Garlic Confit
Description
This garlic confit recipe gently cooks whole peeled garlic cloves submerged in olive oil with fresh thyme sprigs, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and optional red chili flakes over low heat. This slow simmer softens the garlic until it becomes creamy and buttery rather than sharp or pungent. The accompanying herbs and peppercorns subtly flavor the oil, transforming both components.
The finished confit has mellow garlic cloves that can be used as spreads, incorporated into dips or sauces, or blended into butters. The oil itself carries a rich, aromatic profile and can be used to dress salads, roast vegetables, or add depth to various dishes.
This preparation keeps refrigerated for up to three weeks. Its versatility enhances sandwiches, pastas, salads, and wraps, making it suitable for a range of culinary applications where a gentle garlic flavor is desired.
Ingredients
- 10 garlic cloves peeled, around 2 3/4 cups (I highly suggest buying pre-peeled garlic, heads
- 8-10 thyme fresh, sprigs
- 1 tbsp. black peppercorns
- 1 tsp red chili flakes optional
- 2 bay leaf small
- 2 1/2 cups olive oil pure
Instructions
- To a medium-large sized saucepan/pot add all the ingredients and over on low (do not boil) for around 30 minutes or until garlic is perfectly buttery and creamy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to a large jar and store for up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Notes
- Refrigerate garlic confit immediately after cooling to maintain freshness; it stores up to 2 to 3 weeks.
- Use the creamy garlic cloves and infused oil as spreads or flavor bases for dips, sauces, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and wraps.
- Fresh thyme and whole spices infuse subtle layers of flavor during the slow cooking process.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Large Jar - as many as 40 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Large Jar - up to 40 servings, depending on consumption | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 5.8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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