Garlic Confit in Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 2 Garlic cloves (Estimated: approximately 20–24 cloves, peeled.)
• 1 cup Olive oil (Estimated amount; use more fresh oil to completely cover the garlic when storing it in the jar.)
• Thyme (Optional, for flavoring; add at the end.)
• Lemon zest (Optional, for flavoring.)
• Fresh bread (Optional, toasted for serving.)
• Salt (Optional, a pinch for serving on the toasted bread.)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the garlic cloves. Place them in a small skillet and cover them with the olive oil.

2. 2

   Cook the garlic over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to gently confit until very tender and golden. The source text describes this process as a gentle caramelization that reduces the garlic’s pungency and strong odor.

3. 3

   Add the thyme and lemon zest, if using, at the end of cooking to flavor the oil and garlic.

4. 4

   Transfer the garlic and aromatics to a clean jar. Fill with fresh olive oil until they are completely covered.

5. 5

   Store the jar in the refrigerator. According to the source, the garlic confit can be kept refrigerated for up to one year.

6. 6

   To serve, spread the garlic on freshly toasted bread and add a pinch of salt, or use it as an ingredient to enrich other dishes.

Notes

The source does not provide exact quantities; the quantities given are estimates used to structure the recipe. Keep the garlic completely covered with oil during storage and refrigerate it. The source claims a shelf life of up to one year, but does not specify a sterilization procedure or additional conditions.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• side dish
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• Spanish
• confit
• preserve