How to Make Slow-Cooked Garlic Confit - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garlic confit is a simple and delicious recipe that involves slow-cooking garlic cloves in olive oil until they become rich, creamy, and spreadable. The slow-cooking process not only mellows out the pungent bite of raw garlic, but it also infuses the cloves with a sweet, savory flavor that is incredibly versatile in the kitchen.

This slow-cooked garlic confit recipe is a perfect addition to any home cook’s repertoire. It requires minimal effort and only a handful of ingredients, but t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 heads garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • ⅔ cup olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 heads garlic

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Peel garlic cloves and place into a small 2-cup baking dish or large ramekin. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with oil, ensuring all cloves are covered. Cover dish with foil.
  • Bake in the oven until garlic cloves are soft and just starting to brown around the edges, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Do not overcook, as garlic will become bitter.
  • Transfer garlic cloves to a clean jar. Cover lightly with oil. Seal lid and refrigerate; use within 3 to 5 days.
  • Nutrition

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 29mg