Slow-Cooked Garlic Confit

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"Confit" is food that has been preserved in fat, and when this method is applied to garlic cloves, the flavor becomes concentrated, it brings out the natural sweetness, and tames the strong bite. Add to soups, stews, vinaigrette, mashed potatoes, spread on crostini, or eat on its own!

Submitted by France C

Updated on November 25, 2023

close up view of of Slow-Cooked Garlic Confit in a glass jar, with a wooden cutting board with garlic

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 heads garlic

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Ingredients

2 heads garlic
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
⅔ cup olive oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Peel garlic cloves and place into a small 2-cup baking dish or large ramekin. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with oil, ensuring all cloves are covered. Cover dish with foil.
Bake in the oven until garlic cloves are soft and just starting to brown around the edges, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Do not overcook, as garlic will become bitter.
Transfer garlic cloves to a clean jar. Cover lightly with oil. Seal lid and refrigerate; use within 3 to 5 days.

Recipe Tips

To change up the flavor, add a sprig of rosemary or thyme, or a bay leaf before baking.

You can use any of the extra infused oil in other recipes.

You can also store garlic confit by freezing garlic cloves and oil in an ice cube tray. Once frozen, remove cubes from the tray and store them in a freezer bag. Bring to room temperature just before using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

90	Calories
9g	Fat
2g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Sodium 74mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g	1%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 13mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 29mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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