Garlic Confit
"Confit" means preserved in French. Mash the garlic into butter and spread on bread, or slip under chicken skin before roasting. From Grace Parish. Recipe published in Food & Wine: October, 2011.
Yield: 3 servings ( Serving Size: 1/2-pints )
Community Recipe from
Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
Share Your Personal Recipes
You can now share your personal recipes with the MyRecipes Community by making a new or existing recipe "Public".
Go to My Recipe File
Ingredients
- 6 head(s) garlic
- 6 sprig(s) thyme
- 3 small bay leaves
- 3 dried red chiles
- 2 cup(s) pure olive oil
Preparation
- Peel the cloves from the 6 heads of garlic (about 2 cups). In a medium saucepan, combine the garlic cloves with the thyme, bay leaves, dried chiles and olive oil. Simmer over low heat until the garlic is tender but not browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic, herbs and chiles to three 1/2-pint canning jars. Pour the cooking oil on top, seal and refrigerate for up to 4 months.
October 2011
This recipe is a personal recipe added by psfreeman and has not been tested or endorsed by MyRecipes.
Garlic Confit Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Dips/Spreads
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: French
More Recipes for Main Dishes
-
Best Carrot Cake
Southern Living -
Classic Beef Pot Roast
Cooking Light -
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Southern Living
advertisement
Find out what we've got cooking...
Get our Free Weekly Specials Newsletter filled with our favorite recipes, seasonal menus, and special features.

