Description
This Roasted Garlic Confit is a slow-baked treasure of soft, caramelized garlic cloves preserved in olive oil. Nutty, mellow, and versatile—perfect for spreading, cooking, or enhancing dressings and sauces.
Ingredients
5 heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled (about ½ lb)
¼ tsp fine sea salt
Olive oil, enough to fully submerge garlic
Optional: ½ tsp dried thyme
Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Arrange garlic cloves in a single layer in an oven-safe bowl or glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle salt over garlic. Add thyme and red pepper flakes if using. Pour olive oil to cover the cloves completely.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 to 90 minutes, until garlic is pale golden and tender. Let cool in residual heat.
- Once cool, transfer garlic and oil to a clean, airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, ensuring garlic is submerged in oil.
Notes
- For added flavor, infuse with rosemary or thyme sprigs, or a sliced dried chili.
- Smoky flavor can be achieved by adding smoked paprika or chipotle powder to the oil.
- For brightness, stir in a small piece of lemon peel after baking and remove before storing.
- Mix lightly crushed black peppercorns or star anise into the oil for aromatic depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–90 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp garlic and oil
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
