{"id":1789134,"date":"2022-07-22T08:29:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T13:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1789134"},"modified":"2024-10-04T08:30:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T13:30:15","slug":"how-to-make-garlic-confit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-garlic-confit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make 2-Ingredient Garlic Confit"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are few smells as universally intoxicating as the smell of roasting garlic<\/a>. Thankfully for the cooks out there, there doesn't have to be a fancy multi-course meal in the works to bring about this particularly delicious smell. In fact, this slow cooked garlic is so delicious that people are swarming the internet to learn how to make it! Read on for a simple process and all the hints you need to make delicious garlic confit at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Confit<\/em> is a French cooking technique where you cook or preserve something in its own fat, like the classic duck confit. But vegetables can also be confited, cooked low and slow in plenty of oil. Garlic confit requires only a few minutes of active work, then the garlic and oil will work their magic in a warm oven.<\/p>\r\n In the end, you'll have plump cloves of slow cooked garlic in a tasty garlic-infused oil to use in dressings, cook with or drizzle on some nice bread.<\/p>\r\n\r\n To make garlic confit, you only need 2 ingredients, plus whatever additional seasonings you'd like. It's a great dish to make if you have an excess of garlic hanging out in your kitchen, especially if it's starting to turn into sprouted garlic<\/a>! I recommend olive oil<\/a> for this method. It has a much lower smoke point than other cooking oils<\/a>, but that's not an issue because this is roasted at such a low temperature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n To peel the garlic<\/a>, separate the individual cloves from the bulb, then put the cloves in a large jar or between two metal bowls. Shake the garlic hard for a couple minutes to help the skin separate. If the skins don't fall off completely, they will at least come off more easily.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Place all the peeled garlic in an oven-safe dish with tall sides. Cover with oil so they're completely submerged. If you're using herbs or chiles, add those as well. Bake at 250\u00b0F for 1-1\/2 to 2 hours.<\/p>\r\n Your house will now smell amazing! Use your garlic confit immediately or transfer it to a jar with the delicious oil. Enjoy garlic confit spread on slices of homemade French bread<\/a>, mixed in sauces or dolloped over some roasted vegetables. Or go crazy and eat it straight from the jar!<\/p>\r\n\r\n Store your garlic confit in the fridge. Garlic is a low-acid vegetable, so it's important to store any garlic-infused<\/a> product in the fridge to prevent bacteria from forming. The oil will get thick or solidify when it's cold, but it will come back to liquid once it's been taken out of the fridge for a bit.<\/p>\r\n Also, learning how to store garlic<\/a> means you'll always have these essential cloves on hand for your next recipe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Garlic confit will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer. Chances are you won't have to worry about that, though, since it's bound to get eaten right up!<\/p>\r\n Next Up:<\/strong> This is how to get rid of garlic breath<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n \t\t\t You’ll need two ingredients to make homemade garlic confit: garlic and olive oil. This method makes garlic confit, plus tasty infused garlic oil.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7801,"featured_media":1789250,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[307675,303887,306848,303883,307614],"categories-v2":[310649,308478,309603,308476,310591],"coauthors":[340582],"acf":{"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_moat_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"long_pin_file":false,"long_pin":""},"yoast_head":"\n Go to Recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\nAlso, learning how to store garlic<\/a> means you'll always have these essential cloves on hand for your next recipe.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat Is Garlic Confit?<\/h2>\r\n
How to Make Garlic Confit<\/h2>\r\n
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Step 1: Peel the garlic<\/h4>\r\n
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Step 2: Bake<\/h4>\r\n
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How to Store Garlic Confit<\/h2>\r\n
How Long Does Garlic Confit Last?<\/h2>\r\n
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<\/a><\/div>Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs<\/a>The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. \u2014Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois. Looking for variations? Learn how to make creamy garlic chicken<\/a>.
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Butter Steak Bites<\/a>It takes only a few minutes to enhance a simple sirloin steak. This recipe uses not one but two forms of garlic to really make those flavors shine. \u2014Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
<\/a><\/div>Pasta and Veggies in Garlic Sauce<\/a>Big garlic flavor and a little heat from red pepper flakes help perk up this fresh-tasting pasta dish. It's wonderful with chicken and beef entrees. \u2014Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Parmesan Wings<\/a>Take a bite out of these perfectly seasoned chicken wings. Golden brown and crispy, the skin is flavored with garlic powder, parmesan cheese and herby parsley. Enhance the flavors by dipping it in a garlic parmesan or sriracha mayo sauce, or stick to the classics like bleu cheese and ranch. \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
<\/a><\/div>Skillet Potatoes with Red Pepper and Whole Garlic Cloves<\/a>You'll be surprised that a skillet potato recipe this simple has so much flavor. I love how the whole garlic cloves turn sweet after being caramelized. Yum! \u2014Anita Osborne, Thomasburg, Ontario
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Knots<\/a>These novel garlic knots are handy because they can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed. \u2014Jane Paschke, University Park, Florida
<\/a><\/div>Tomato-Garlic Lentil Bowls<\/a>An Ethiopian recipe inspired this feel-good dinner that's tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort. \u2014Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon
<\/a><\/div>Garlic-Dill Soda Bread<\/a>It's amazing how bread can be made in a slow cooker, which is why this recipe is awesome\u2014who knew it could be so simple! Let the inviting aroma of dill and cheese fill your kitchen. \u2014Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
<\/a><\/div>Chicken with Garlic Sauce<\/a>Skip the takeout order and make this 30-minute Chinese chicken with garlic sauce recipe at home. It'll take the same amount of time\u2014without spending extra money or leaving the house!
<\/a><\/div>Onion & Garlic Biscuits<\/a>Bake a dozen of these oniony, herby biscuits for a little something new in the holiday bread basket. They're also awesome with a bowl of chili, soup or stew. \u2014L. Dorow, Fairmont, Minnesota
<\/a><\/div>Greek Garlic Chicken<\/a>Lively flavors of the Greek Isles come through in this mouthwatering chicken entree. I created this dish so my husband and I could have a nice dinner after a busy day out and about. \u2014Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington. If you like this, then you must try Chinese chicken with garlic sauce<\/a>.
<\/a><\/div>Orzo with Spinach<\/a>Add color and flavor to your plate with creamy orzo with spinach. This dish is a balance of comfort and sophistication, perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.
<\/a><\/div>Garlic-Ginger Turkey Tenderloins<\/a>This good-for-you entree can be on your dinner plates quicker than Chinese takeout\u2014and for a lot less money! Ginger and brown sugar flavor the sauce that spices up the turkey as it bakes. \u2014Taste Recipes<\/i> Test Kitchen
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Green Beans with Gorgonzola<\/a>I updated this green bean holiday side dish by adding a touch of white wine, fresh thyme and green onions. It's delicious, easy to make and my family loves it! \u2014Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
<\/a><\/div>Mozzarella Mushrooms with Garlic Toast<\/a>I came up with this dinner using ingredients I had on hand. It turned out to be so delicious, my wife and I now make it for special occasions. \u2014Marc Bushee, Moorhead, Minnesota
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Salmon Linguine<\/a>The garlic-seasoned main dish calls for handy pantry ingredients, including pasta and canned salmon. I serve it with asparagus, rolls and fruit. \u2014Theresa Hagan, Glendale, Arizona
<\/a><\/div>Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes<\/a>This is a simplified version of a dish my Costa Rican host sister used to make when I was in the Peace Corps. It has become a favorite side dish at my house. \u2014Katie Bartle, Parkville, Missouri
<\/a><\/div>Gingered Short Ribs with Green Rice<\/a>I love the flavors of Korean cuisine, so I created short ribs for the slow cooker. The dish is beautiful, too! \u2014Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
<\/a><\/div>Garlic-Mashed Rutabagas & Potatoes<\/a>My family absolutely loves mashed potatoes. I created this recipe to lighten up the calories and sneak in a serving of rutabagas. If you have the time, boil the potatoes in chicken broth to add even more flavor. \u2014Rosemary Tatum, Sterlington, Louisiana
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Lover\u2019s Chicken<\/a>The garlic and lemon are great together on this breaded chicken. I've served this several times for special-occasion dinners. \u2014Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut
<\/a><\/div>Onion-Garlic Bubble Bread<\/a>I've relied on this bread recipe often over the years. Frozen dough hurries along the golden pull-apart loaf. It's wonderful with Italian dishes, especially spaghetti and lasagna. \u2014Charlene Bzdok, Little Falls, Minnesota
<\/a><\/div>Garlic-Apple Pork Roast<\/a>This is the meal I have become famous for, and it is so simple. The garlic and apple flavors really complement the pork. It's especially good with steamed fresh asparagus and roasted red potatoes. \u2014Jennifer Loos, Washington Boro, Pennsylvania
<\/a><\/div>Tortellini Soup<\/a>This quick, easy rustic Italian tortellini soup recipe is flavorful and comforting. Italian sausage, spinach and tender cheese tortellini simmer in a rich tomato broth, creating a soup that cooks for only 20 minutes.
<\/a><\/div>Au Gratin Potatoes<\/a>Once you've tried homemade au gratin potatoes, you'll never reach for the boxed stuff again.
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Crescent Rolls<\/a>The simple comfort of warm crescent rolls gets dressed up with a brush of herbed garlic butter and a shower of Parmesan cheese.
<\/a><\/div>Garlic-Chive Baked Fries<\/a>Yes, you do<\/i> want fries with that\u2014especially these crispy, golden fries, full of garlic flavor and just a little bit of heat. \u2014Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
<\/a><\/div>Butter Steak<\/a>This garlic butter steak recipe is the restaurant-quality steak you've been looking for. The pan-seared steak is deliciously rich and garlicky, and the butter makes it oh, so tender\u2014even if you use a budget cut like top sirloin or flat iron steak.
<\/a><\/div>Creamy Lemon Pasta<\/a>Silky strands of fettuccine tangle in a lemon-garlic sauce in this creamy lemon pasta. Pops of fresh tomato, garlic and parsley add flavor, and a finishing sprinkle of lemon zest shines through the richness of the sauce.
<\/a><\/div>Honey-Garlic Glazed Meatballs<\/a>My husband and I raise cattle on our farm here in southwestern Ontario, so it's no surprise that we're fond of these saucy meatballs. I know your family will like them, too. \u2014Marion Foster, Kirkton, Ontario. If you enjoyed this recipe, then learn how to make honey garlic chicken<\/a>.
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad<\/a>I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel free to add other favorite veggies\u2014like asparagus and green beans\u2014and serve with rolls or pita bread. \u2014Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California
<\/a><\/div>Garlic Lemon Butter<\/a>This tangy flavored butter offers a nice change from plain butter and gives a refreshing new taste to an ear of corn. When I serve this on the side during fresh corn season, the same question always gets asked\u2014\"What's in the butter that makes it so delicious?\" \u2014Margie Wampler, Butler, Pennsylvania
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Garlic Lemon Shrimp<\/a><\/h2>\r\nYou'll be amazed that you can make this simple, elegant pasta in mere minutes. Serve with crusty bread to soak up all of the garlic lemon sauce. \u2014Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina\r\n
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Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs<\/a><\/h2>The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. \u2014Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois. Looking for variations? Learn how to make creamy garlic chicken<\/a>.