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Garlic Confit Recipe
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
1h 5m
Total Time
1h 5m
This garlic confit recipe creates aromatic, flavorful cloves that are perfect for adding a rich, savory taste to a variety of dishes. Slowly cooked in extra-virgin olive oil, the garlic becomes tender and caramelized, making it a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Servings:
6
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Steps
1
In a saucepan, cover garlic with enough oil to fully submerge it.
2
Set over medium heat and bring to a bare simmer. Lower heat to maintain the barest simmer, so that you see some tiny bubbles on the garlic, but it's not actively frying in the oil.
3
Cook, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain this minimal level of cooking activity, until the garlic is buttery soft and tan in color, 1 to 3 hours (exactly how long it takes will depend on the garlic you're using, including its size and age, and how hot the oil is; raising the heat will move things faster but also shortchange you on the flavor development).
4
Transfer garlic confit and the cooking oil to a clean heatproof container, cover with plastic, and refrigerate immediately.
5
Refrigerated in its oil, the garlic confit can be kept for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories29kcal1%
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Fat0g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates6g0%
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Fiber0g0%
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Sugar0g0%
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Protein1g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium31mg1%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.