Simple Garlic Confit With Herbs

Serves: 5

Ewell Douglas

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

51

Sweetness

47

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cups

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Peel garlic cloves and place in a medium heavy saucepan

2

Stir in thyme and oil

3

Cover and cook over very low heat (you want the garlic to gently poach, not deep fry!), about 30 minutes

4

Small bubbles will rise from the garlic, but don't let the oil simmer

5

The oil temperature should not go above 200°F

6

To test for doneness, spear a clove with a fork

7

If it's very soft, turn off heat; if not, poach 10–15 minutes more

8

Remove pan from heat, keep covered, and let cool to room temperature

9

Using a clean spoon, divide garlic and herbs among resealable glass jars

10

Fill jars with cooking oil, seal, and chill

11

Peel garlic cloves and place in a medium heavy saucepan

12

Stir in thyme and oil

13

Cover and cook over very low heat (you want the garlic to gently poach, not deep fry!), about 30 minutes

14

Small bubbles will rise from the garlic, but don't let the oil simmer

15

The oil temperature should not go above 200°F

16

To test for doneness, spear a clove with a fork

17

If it's very soft, turn off heat; if not, poach 10–15 minutes more

18

Remove pan from heat, keep covered, and let cool to room temperature

19

Using a clean spoon, divide garlic and herbs among resealable glass jars

20

Fill jars with cooking oil, seal, and chill

21

Do Ahead Garlic confit can be chilled for up to 4 months

22

Garlic confit can be chilled for up to 4 months