The Best Garlic Confit Recipe For Garlic Lovers

My Garlic Confit Recipe is simply wonderful. It’s absolutely liquid gold: buttery, soft garlic goodness that’s great in soups, dressings, sauces, and spreads, providing the most gentle garlic essence. Below, we’ve included tons of great ways to use your Garlic Confit, so stay tuned!

Discovering Garlic Confit: Inspired by Gjelina and Steeped in History

I first tried Garlic Confit at Gjelina restaurant, and have been making my own ever since. The recipe is simple, and a true Magic Elixir. The “confit” method has been in use since the 14th century. Confit is a French word meaning “preserved,” usually in oil. It’s a culinary magic trick. Besides garlic, there are many things you can confit: turkey legs, tomatoes, and onions for example.

The garlic mixture will begin to solidify in the fridge, and it may be confusing to see, since it doesn’t look like mine. So we recommend you remove a portion of the garlic mixture from the jar before you need it, place it in a bowl, and wait 20 minutes until the garlic confit comes to room temperature.

Step-by-Step How to Make Garlic Confit:

Double the Flavor with Infused Oil and Softened Garlic

Garlic Confit is a two-fer: you get an amazing infused oil, as well as the delicious garlic. It is super versatile and will amp up the level of flavor in any dish.

Countless Uses for your versatile Garlic Confit: From Roasted Meats to Breakfast Dishes

• Use both the garlic and oil to make roasted garlic chicken.
• It’s perfect for fish, chicken breast, or pork–just smear it on or leave the cloves whole.
• For breakfast, it’s wonderful on top of eggs, in an omelet, or in a frittata.
• Add it to guacamole for a new depth of flavor.
• It’s great in any of my Whole30-compliant dressings or condiments.
• Mix a clove or two with mayo for a great, simple dipping sauce or dressing.
• It’s great in an easy vinegar and oil or homemade Caesar dressing.

• Mix a couple of cloves with mashed potatoes, or toss with roasted red baby or fingerling potatoes.
• Use both the Garlic Confit and its oil as a base for pesto.
• Add a few cloves to tomato soup or a tomato bruschetta along with balsamic vinegar.
• You can use the oil and garlic right on top of any roasted vegetables or serve it on a bed of quinoa along with vegetables and greens.
• It’s a great addition to your favorite hummus.
• Add a few cloves to a cream sauce for pasta.
• Of course, you can smear it on crusty French bread or toasted sourdough with Brie for awesome garlic bread!

How I Was Inspired to Make Heirloom Tomato Sandwiches with Garlic Confit on a California Farm Tour

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: some people go to California for the wine, but I go for the produce. Did you know California produces over half of the nations, fruits, nuts, and vegetables and over 80% of the nation’s wine? It would be hard not to be inspired by the bounty of ingredients that California provides.

While touring Christopher Ranch with CA GROWN, I was so awed by the garlic being readied for consumption. It brought to mind this delicious and easy Garlic Confit, and suddenly, I wanted to serve it on everything. It’s such an easy and versatile Magic Elixir. I wanted to pop a few cloves of that deliciousness into a fresh and bright sandwich!

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