How to Roast Garlic In A Pan (+ Stove top Garlic Confit)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
25 cloves
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Calories
43 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Roast Garlic In A Pan (+ Stove top Garlic Confit)
Description
How to Roast Garlic In A Pan (+ Stove top Garlic Confit) relies on slowly simmering whole peeled garlic cloves in olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. After about 15 minutes of gentle cooking, the garlic softens and turns golden. This process mellows the raw pungency of raw garlic, producing cloves that are tender and spreadable or mashable for use as a flavorful condiment or cooking ingredient.
The olive oil quietly absorbs the garlic's aroma and flavor during cooking, resulting in a fragrant oil that can be saved to add depth to other savory preparations. Cooling allows the garlic to be removed from the oil or smashed into it to create a delicious garlic spread. This method provides an easy way to prepare garlic with creamy texture and delicate taste.
The recipe focuses on careful temperature control and timing to ensure the garlic softens evenly without browning too much. It is a versatile base preparation for enhancing the flavor of meals without overwhelming heat or bitterness commonly found in raw garlic.
Ingredients
- 25 garlic whole cloves, peeled
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine garlic and oil in a small saucepan. Over medium heat, bring oil to very low simmer.
- Continue cooking 15 minutes, or until garlic has softened and is golden in color.
- Allow garlic to cool and remove from oil or smash garlic into the oil with a fork for a scrumptious spread.
Notes
- Keep the oil used to cook the garlic for later use; it adds fragrant flavor to many savory dishes.
- Cook the garlic gently to avoid browning it too much, maintaining a soft texture and sweet taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 25cloves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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