Garlic Confit

Garlic Confit

Learn how to make garlic confit in the oven with this simple recipe. To make confit garlic, peeled garlic cloves are slow-roasted in olive oil. The result is a garlic-infused oil and silky, mellow garlic to add to toast, sandwiches, pasta, veggies, etc.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups peeled garlic cloves

    about 3-4 heads

  • 1 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bay leaf or rosemary sprig
  • pinch red chili pepper flakes

    optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 250°F.

  2. 2

    Place the peeled garlic cloves in a baking dish. Add enough olive oil to cover the cloves.

  3. 3

    Add any herbs you'd like to flavor your garlic confit.

  4. 4

    Place in the oven and bake until the garlic confit is very tender but not browned, about 1 ½ hours.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a lidded glass jar and let cool. Once cool, store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.

  6. 6

    To serve, bring to room temperature and spread garlic confit on toast with a bit of salt or add to pasta or other dishes. I like to add to a small dish of balsamic vinegar for dipping bread.

Garlic Confit

Garlic Confit

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About this Recipe

Transform humble garlic into a luxurious, flavor-packed condiment with this simple oven-baked garlic confit recipe. This method yields tender, mellow garlic cloves and a fragrant, versatile garlic-infused oil, perfect for elevating everyday meals.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe shines by slow-roasting peeled garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil at a gentle temperature. This technique ensures the garlic becomes incredibly silky and sweet, losing its sharp raw bite without crisping or browning. The slow infusion also creates a deeply aromatic oil, capturing the essence of the garlic for dual culinary delight.

What to Expect

You'll discover exceptionally tender, buttery garlic cloves that practically melt in your mouth, offering a creamy texture that spreads beautifully. The accompanying golden olive oil will be richly infused with a gentle garlic flavor, perfect for drizzling and cooking. The process for making this garlic confit is largely hands-off, requiring about 90 minutes in the oven, making it an achievable luxury for any home cook looking to add depth to their dishes.

Customization & Variations

Elevate your garlic confit with simple aromatic additions. Incorporate a fresh bay leaf or a sprig of rosemary for an herbal undertone that complements the garlic beautifully. For those who enjoy a subtle warmth, a pinch of red chili pepper flakes adds a delightful hint of spice. Feel free to experiment with other sturdy herbs like thyme or oregano to match your preferred flavor profile.

Serving & Context

This homemade garlic confit is an essential pantry staple, ready to elevate countless dishes. Spread the tender cloves on crusty bread or crostini, stir them into pasta sauces, mash them into dressings, or add them to roasted vegetables. The garlic-infused oil is exquisite for dipping, whisking into vinaigrettes, or sautéing, bringing a gourmet touch to any creation.

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