If garlic is slow-cooked and preserved as confit, essentially stored in fat, the garlic flavor intensifies, bringing out the natural sweetness and taming the strong bite.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Calories
90 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Transfer garlic cloves to a clean jar. Cover lightly with oil. Seal lid and refrigerate; use within 3 to 5 days.
