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Close-up of roasted garlic cloves and sprigs of thyme sitting in oil inside a dark metal pot. The garlic appears golden brown and caramelized.

Garlic Confit

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Slow-baked garlic cloves infused with herbs in olive oil, creating sweet, tender garlic and flavorful oil perfect for cooking and finishing dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dressing/Condiment, Garnish
Cuisine: Universal
Calories: 2868
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 heads garlic depending on size, peeled whole cloves
  • 1 to 1½ cups olive oil enough to fully submerge cloves
  • 1 bay leaf or ¼ teaspoon dried ground bay
  • 3 sprigs thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Equipment

  • Oven-safe baking dish (small/medium)
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Airtight storage container

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Peel garlic cloves, leaving them whole.
  3. Place garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a small to medium oven-safe baking dish.
  4. Pour olive oil over garlic and herbs until cloves are completely submerged, leaving about 3 inches of space above the oil to prevent overflow.
  5. Bake in oven for 45–60 minutes until garlic cloves are soft, fragrant, and lightly browned.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  7. Transfer garlic and oil to an airtight container, ensuring cloves remain submerged in oil. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 2868kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 324gSaturated Fat: 45gPolyunsaturated Fat: 34gMonounsaturated Fat: 237gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.4gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 2mg

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