Garlic Confit Recipe
This garlic confit recipe makes soft, buttery garlic cooked slowly in olive oil. It is easy, 100% halal, and perfect for spreading, cooking, or adding rich flavor to everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 10 heads garlic peeled (about 2¾ cups)
- 2½ cups pure olive oil
- 8 –10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 2 small bay leaves
Instructions
- Peel all the garlic cloves and keep them whole.
- Place the garlic in a small saucepan or oven-safe dish.
- Pour olive oil over the garlic until it is fully submerged.
- Add thyme, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and any optional ingredients.
- Cook on the lowest heat on the stovetop for 45–60 minutes or bake at 250°F (120°C) for 1 to 1½ hours.
- Make sure the oil gently warms and does not fry or bubble aggressively.
- The garlic is ready when it becomes soft and can be easily mashed with a fork.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely in the oil.
- Transfer the garlic and oil to a clean, dry glass jar.
- Store covered in the refrigerator and use within 10–14 days.