How To Make Garlic Confit and Garlic Oil

Step 1

Prepare the garlic by separating it and peel the cloves.TOP TIP: to peel the garlic in seconds, then simply break the garlic head/s up into cloves by bashing lightly with the palm of your hand and then add them to a Tupperware container or mason jar with a lid (or between two metal bowls) and shake VIGOROUSLY for 20-30 seconds. DONE! Even the ones that aren't fully peeled will be loose enough to peel off super easily.

Step 2

Add the items to a deep baking tray or casserole dish. I placed the rosemary first, then added the garlic cloves and poured enough oil over to submerge the garlic entirely.It's best to use a smaller dish here with high sides, so you need less oil than a large oven-tray.

Step 3

Slow roast the garlic in the oven for around 2 hours at 195ºF/90ºC (fan-assisted). When ready the garlic will be tender and lightly golden but not too browned.I prefer a slower, low-temperature cook for better flavor but feel free to check on the garlic after an hour as it may already be good enough for you.

Step 4

Allow the garlic confit to cool enough to remove any herbs (if you want to). To speed up the cooldown time, place your container of garlic confit within an ice bath. When cooled, transfer to a sterilized glass jar and move to the refrigerator immediately.