Grab Olive Oil To Transform Pre-Peeled Garlic Into Rich, Spreadable Confit - Tasting Table

"If you're preparing a dish requiring a lot of garlic, pre-peeled is certainly a more convenient option. Garlic confit, an infinitely versatile snack, typically requires several bulbs of garlic, which would take a great deal of effort to peel into individual cloves. Using pre-peeled cloves helps streamline the process and lets you enjoy this delicious dish, a simple combination of olive oil and pre-peeled garlic cloves, more efficiently."

"Start with at least 2 (generous) cups worth of peeled garlic cloves, cover with oil in an oven-safe dish, and bake at around 375 degrees Fahrenheit for around 30 to 40 minutes. The garlic confit is complete when the cloves are fully tenderized to the touch of a fork or butter knife. You can also include dried or fresh herbs and seasonings to infuse the olive oil and garlic mixture with even more flavor."

"There are so many creative ways to use garlic confit. With proper storage ensuring freshness, it's a gift that keeps on giving. Spread it on bread for a luscious nosh in between meals; add it to hummus to amp up the flavor of your mezze plate; or swirl it into a batch of mashed potatoes for the ultimate comforting side."

Garlic confit is a versatile condiment made by baking pre-peeled garlic cloves in olive oil at 375°F for 30-40 minutes until tender. Using pre-peeled cloves eliminates tedious manual peeling, especially beneficial when preparing large quantities. The basic recipe requires at least 2 cups of peeled garlic cloves covered with oil in an oven-safe dish. Optional dried or fresh herbs and seasonings enhance flavor. Proper refrigeration at 40°F or below is essential, with a maximum storage duration of one week to prevent botulism. Garlic confit serves multiple culinary purposes: spread on bread, mixed into hummus, stirred into mashed potatoes, or customized with different herbs and spices to complement various dishes including soups and salad dressings.

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