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Garlic Confit

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Course Appetizer, Condiment, Holiday Recipe, Ingredient, Side Dish
Cuisine European, French, Holiday/Seasonal, Modern/Contemporary
Servings 3 Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups garlic cloves, about 6 heads, peeled and ends trimmed
  • 2 cups olive oil (or ½ grapeseed and ½ olive oil)
  • 6 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 peppercorns

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 275°F.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in an oven-proof baking dish. Transfer to the oven and simmer for 1½ hours, or until the garlic is tender but not browned, Let cool completely.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to an airtight container or a glass jar with a lid and refrigerate for up to 4 weeks. Pour the reserved garlic oil in a squeeze bottle or a separate container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
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