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A bowl filled with garlic confit, featuring golden roasted garlic cloves submerged in olive oil. Sprigs of rosemary and whole black peppercorns are also present, adding visual and aromatic appeal to the dish. The bowl rests on a light-colored surface.
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5 from 2 votes

Garlic Confit

Garlic confit is the perfect recipe to keep making over and over. Once you learn how to prepare it and how delicious it tastes, you'll always want to have a jar of this garlicky goodness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Keyword: Garlic Confit
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 214kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup garlic cloves around 3 garlic heads
  • 1 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2-3 fresh rosemary springs
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns

Instructions

  • Peel the garlic cloves. This may be the part that takes the longest, but totally worth it.
  • Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan or pot, making sure all the garlic cloves are submerged in the oil, otherwise, you'll need to add more oil.
  • Cook for about 30 minutes at low heat until the garlic is soft enough to mash with the back of a fork; we're looking for a buttery texture here. Do not let the oil reach a boiling temperature, as garlic confit is supposed to be slow-cooked.
  • When the garlic is cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to a sterilized glass jar.
  • Pour enough oil to cover the garlic cloves and store up to three weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Try different herbs and seasonings for your garlic confit. 

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg