Homemade Garlic Confit Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
50 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Garlic Confit Recipe
Description
This Garlic Confit recipe involves slow roasting garlic heads submerged in extra virgin olive oil alongside fresh thyme and bay leaves at a low oven temperature. The salt-seasoned garlic cloves cook until soft and golden, developing a mellow, sweet flavor distinct from raw garlic’s sharpness.
The resulting garlic can be spread on bread, mashed into sauces, or added to various recipes for depth without burning or bitterness. The olive oil absorbs herb aromas, making it a flavorful finishing or cooking oil for salads, vegetables, or grilled items.
Prepared garlic confit keeps in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for roughly 2-3 weeks, provided the cloves remain submerged. Refrigeration is possible but causes the oil to solidify, requiring warming before use.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic bulb skins removed and tops trimmed, heads
- 3-4 thyme springs, fresh
- 3-4 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- extra virgin olive oil approximately 1-2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F degrees.
- Place the garlic cloves, bay leaves and thyme in a shallow medium baking dish. Season with the salt. Cover the garlic and herbs fully in olive oil.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the garlic is light brown and fragrant. Remove and allow to cool.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Store garlic confit in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks if cloves remain covered by oil.
- Refrigerate if needed but let oil return to room temperature before using to soften garlic and oil.
- Use the infused olive oil in salad dressings or to drizzle over roasted or grilled vegetables for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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