GARLIC CONFIT

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From Michael Psilakis and seen on Good Morning America. This keeps in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks. The garlic can be pureed or used whole in recipes. Save the oil (it will be flavored) to make vinaigrette or to drizzle over finished dishes.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     European

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups garlic cloves, peeled
1 fresh bay leaves or 2 dried bay leaves
8 -10 sprigs fresh thyme
kosher salt and whole black peppercorn
2 cups blended oil, as needed (50 percent canola, 50 percent extra-virgin olive)

Steps:

  • Halve any garlic cloves that are very large and place all the peeled garlic in a heavy covered pan.
  • Add bay leaves, thyme, a tablespoon of kosher salt, and 15 or 20 whole black peppercorns; cover with oil.
  • Place cover on pan and braise, in the oven, on 300 degrees F until garlic is tender and golden, about 1 hour or 1 1/4 hours.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer garlic and oil to a sterilized jar and press plastic wrap over the top.
  • Place another piece of plastic wrap over the rim of the jar and screw on cover.
  • Store up to three weeks in the refrigerator being sure to not contaminate.
  • Always use a clean fork or spoon to retrieve garlic or oil from jar and replace plastic wraps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892.4, Fat 87.6, SaturatedFat 11.4, Sodium 13.9, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.2

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