5 Ways to Use Garlic

Ingredients

• 3 cup Garlic cloves (peeled; divided for various methods)
• 2 cup Olive oil (divided for mincing, confit, and pureeing)
• 1 cup Honey (raw honey preferred for fermentation)

Steps

1. 1

   Place a large amount of peeled garlic cloves into a food processor.

2. 2

   Pulse the food processor until the garlic is chunky, ensuring it does not become a smooth puree at this stage.

3. 3

   Transfer the chunky garlic to a jar and add enough olive oil to cover; this is your homemade minced garlic.

4. 4

   For Garlic Confit: Place whole garlic cloves into a small baking dish.

5. 5

   Pour olive oil over the cloves until they are just submerged.

6. 6

   Cover the dish with aluminum foil (flexible metal).

7. 7

   Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 40 minutes until the garlic is golden brown and soft/squishy.

8. 8

   For Fermented Honey Garlic: Lightly bruise (do not crush) whole garlic cloves.

9. 9

   Place the bruised cloves into a clean jar and fill with honey until covered, leaving headspace at the top for gases to escape.

10. 10

    Let the honey garlic ferment for one month in a cool, dry place, turning the jar occasionally. It will keep for up to 12 months.

11. 11

    For Garlic Puree: Take the previously made minced garlic and add more olive oil.

12. 12

    Blend the mixture until it reaches a completely smooth, paste-like consistency.

13. 13

    For Confit Oil: Strain the oil from the garlic confit and use it as a flavorful cooking oil for frying eggs or other dishes.

Notes

Store the fermented honey garlic in a cool, dry place for up to 12 months. For the garlic confit, ensure the cloves are fully submerged in oil to prevent burning.

Nutrition per serving

• garlic
• condiment
• pantry staple
• confit
• fermentation
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• base recipe