Slow-Cooked Garlic Confit Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Slow-Cooked Garlic Confit Recipe). \"Confit\" is food that has been preserved in fat, and when this method is applied to garlic cloves, the flavor becomes concentrated, it brings out the natural sweetness, and tames the strong bite. Add to soups, stews, vinaigrette, mashed potatoes, spread on crostini, or eat on its own!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr30 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 heads garlic

Slow-Cooked Garlic Confit Recipe

Ingredients

2 heads garlic

½ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes

⅔ cup olive oil

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Slow-Cooked Garlic Confit Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 90.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.4g 1%

Carbohydrates: 2.3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 10.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 2.2mg 4%

Folate: 0.2mcg

Calcium: 12.8mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 1.8mg 1%

Potassium: 28.6mg 1%

Sodium: 74mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 81.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.