Garlic Confit Food

GARLIC CONFIT

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.

GARLIC CONFIT

Steps:

• Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook over very low heat until soft, about 1 hour (do not brown). DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Keep chilled and completely covered in oil. Always use clean spoon to remove garlic.

GARLIC CONFIT

Steps:

• Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs, place on a clean working surface, and press down firmly with the flat part of a large knife to separate the cloves from the bulb. Remove the skins and discard.
• Pour oil into a very small pot; add garlic cloves and thyme.
• Turn heat to medium and cook until bubbles start to form. Lower the heat to the lowest possible setting and cook until garlic is soft but not brown, 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of the cloves.
• Place garlic cloves and oil in an ice cube tray and freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Remove frozen cubes from the tray and store in a freezer bag.

SLOW-COOKED GARLIC CONFIT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Peel garlic cloves and place into a small 2-cup baking dish or large ramekin. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with oil, ensuring all cloves are covered. Cover dish with foil.
• Bake in the oven until garlic cloves are soft and just starting to brown around the edges, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Do not overcook, as garlic will become bitter.
• Transfer garlic cloves to a clean jar. Cover lightly with oil. Seal lid and refrigerate; use within 3 to 5 days.

HERBY GARLIC CONFIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F. Place garlic, herbs, and oil in an 8x8" baking dish or a small saucepan. Cover with foil and bake until garlic is tender, 60-75 minutes. (You'll have to pop one out of its skin to test it; it should be soft and jammy). Let cool.
• Garlic confit can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Reheat over low heat before using.

CONFIT OF GARLIC

Steps:

• Separate and peel garlic into cloves. In a small saucepan add garlic cloves and remaining ingredients, cook over low heat for one hour.
• Remove from heat and let cool. When cool add mixture to a jar and tightly cover. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.