Description
Simple ingredients create a flavorful condiment. Perfect for toasts, pasta, or as a meat/seafood topping.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cups (180 ml) Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp fresh Thyme leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 heads of garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Separate the garlic heads into individual cloves. Peel each clove by pressing firmly with the flat side of a knife to loosen the skin.
- Place the peeled garlic cloves in a small oven-safe dish, such as a ramekin or a small baking dish where the cloves fit in a snug single layer.
- Pour olive oil over the garlic until the cloves are nearly submerged. Tuck in the fresh thyme sprigs and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake uncovered for about 50 minutes, checking at the 40-minute mark. The garlic is done when the cloves are deeply golden and completely soft when pressed with a spoon.
- Let the confit cool in the dish for 15 minutes. Transfer the garlic and oil to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use the soft cloves spread on bread, stirred into pasta, or mixed into sauces. The infused oil is excellent for cooking.
Notes
- For a stronger garlic flavor, use a bulb with larger cloves.
- Substitute oregano or rosemary for the thyme for a different flavor profile.
- Store the confit in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 100
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 90
- Carbohydrates: 1