Garlic Confit Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
1635 kcal
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Cuisine
French
Garlic Confit Recipe
Description
The Garlic Confit Recipe focuses on gently cooking fresh garlic cloves submerged in olive oil over very low heat. This slow simmering process softens the cloves until they turn a light golden color and develop a creamy, roasted-like texture. The oil extracts and preserves the garlic's richness while mellowing its sharpness. This method highlights the garlic without harshness, making it versatile for spreading on bread, adding to dressings, or enriching cooked dishes.
The cooking is done at the lowest possible heat for up to 45 minutes to prevent burning and ensure tenderness. After cooling, the garlic and oil can be refrigerated while keeping the cloves covered with oil to maintain quality. Freezing is also an option for longer storage. The confit oil itself can be reused similarly to other cooking fats, offering a savory enhancement beyond just the garlic cloves.
Careful storage and thawing maintain the confit's quality, making it convenient to have this slow-cooked garlic ready ahead of time. Gentle reheating rejuvenates the texture and spreads easily on foods, serving as a flavorful alternative to roasted garlic.
Ingredients
- 2 cups garlic fresh cloves
- 1 ½ cups olive oil
Instructions
- Trim the root end of the garlic clove, leaving as much of the clove intact as possible.
- Add them to a small-sized saucepot and completely cover them in oil. It should cover the cloves by about a ½” to 1” inch.
- Simmer over the lowest heat setting as possible until the cloves are lightly golden brown and very soft, like roasted garlic. This can take up to 45 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature before using or storing.
Notes
- Store garlic confit in the refrigerator with cloves fully submerged in oil for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
- You can freeze the confit submerged in oil for up to 3 months; thaw it in the refrigerator for at least one day before use.
- Reheat gently over low heat using a small saucepan to warm the garlic and oil before serving.
- This garlic confit serves as a milder, softer substitute for roasted garlic in recipes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1635 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1635kcal | 82% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 163g | 251% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 118g | 590% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 547mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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