Ingredients:

  • 150g fresh garlic cloves, peeled and root ends trimmed
  • 1.75 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt

Instructions:

  1. Prep the garlic. Peel 150g of fresh garlic cloves and trim the root ends. Note: This ensures even oil penetration and a better texture.
  2. Combine ingredients. Place the garlic, 3 sprigs of thyme, 2 sprigs of rosemary, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, and 0.5 tsp kosher salt in a small oven safe dish.
  3. Submerge in oil. Pour 1.75 cups of extra virgin olive oil over the mixture. until cloves are covered by at least an inch of oil.
  4. Set the oven. Preheat your oven to 120°C (250°F). Note: This low temp is the secret to the confit texture.
  5. Slow bake. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 2 hours. until garlic is pale golden and soft enough to mash.
  6. Stovetop alternative. If using the stove, keep the oil at a bare simmer for 45-60 minutes. until the garlic is tender but not browned.
  7. Monitor the bubbles. If using the stovetop, ensure the oil never reaches a rolling boil. Note: Vigorous bubbling means the temperature is too high.
  8. Cool it down. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely in the dish. until the vessel is safe to touch.
  9. Store properly. Transfer the cloves and oil to a clean glass jar and refrigerate immediately. The aroma in your house during those two hours will be incredible. It’s a warm, savory scent that feels like a hug. When you pull the dish out, the cloves should look plump and translucent. If you try to pick one up with your fingers, it should practically dissolve. That is when you know you've nailed this garlic confit recipe. For another way to use this incredible garlic flavor, try stirring a few mashed cloves into the sauce of my [Garlic Butter Chicken](https://allfoodboard.com/recipes/garlic-butter-chicken/). It adds a level of sophistication that raw garlic simply cannot match. Homemade Herby Croutons: Ultra-Crispy Bistro-Style Rosemary Garlic — Homemade Herby Croutons are the ultimate zero-waste, flavor-packed addition t...Proper Homemade Garlic Knots with Parmesan Dipping Butter — Learn how to make truly fluffy homemade garlic knots from scratch We ditch th...Beef Pasta Recipe in Tomato Sauce Ready in 30 Min — Discover our Beef Pasta Recipe in Tomato Sauce, perfect for quick weeknight m... $img_2$