Garlic Confit


Garlic Confit
Ingredients
- 2 cups of garlic cloves (about 6 heads), peeled
- 6 thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups pure olive oil or ½ canola and ½ olive oil
Instructions
- Oven Method:Preheat the oven to 300°F. Combine all of the ingredients in an oven-proof container and transfer to the oven. Cook for 60 minutes, or a little more if needed, just until the garlic is tender but not browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to a glass jar and pour the cooking oil on top, seal and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
- Stovetop Method:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and simmer over low heat until the garlic is tender but not browned, about 30-40 minutes. Let cool.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to a glass jar and pour the cooking oil on top, seal and refrigerate for up to 1 month.