Confit of Garlic
“To invite a person into your house is to take charge of his happiness for as long as he is under your roof.” -A. Brillat-Savarin
I hope this recipe is the catalyst for your enjoyment of confit for the rest of your life. If you’ve ever been intimidated to try, order, or even say “confit” of any sort, I invite you to start here. Pronounced kown-fee / cohn-fee, this cooking method is just a slow roasted end product that uses its own fats as the cooking oil. It produces a ridiculously tender and flavorful dish. Now, garlic does not have its own fat to cook in, so I use a flavor-less oil.
This recipe was developed in an attempt to create the most amazing cheese board accompaniments. I love the idea of a cool fall afternoon spent with a few close friends digging in to a few delicious cheeses and THIS. Or, an easy appetizer that people will moan and ahh over.
Serve with a crusty olive loaf fresh out of the oven, or store it in an airtight jar for garlic infused oil to use in cooking, dressings, and marinades.
Kristen Camp of Campfire Pottery and I teamed up to bring you functional beauty for your food adventures.
Our collection is heavily inspired by vintage wares, and includes stackable tumblers, scalloped details, and one-of-a-kind accents. We’ve created this line for the everyday - as a way to make the ordinary an artful celebration with those you cherish most. We hope these pieces and recipes bring joy and inspiration to you and your community.
The Campfire Pottery x Bravo Jenny limited edition collaborative pottery and vintage collection consists of 7 thoughtfully curated pieces, available in 3 color-ways: bone, white, and Sienna.
Confit of Garlic
INSTRUCTIONSPreheat the oven to 250 degrees. In a small dutch oven with lid, cover the prepared garlic with oil. Stir in salt and a bay leaf. Cover and slow roast for 2 hours.
Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes. Slowly spoon the garlic with some oil into a Campfire Pottery x Bravo Jenny scalloped bowl and serve with crusty olive bread.
Save remaining oil in an airtight container for garlic infused oil in a pinch.
INGREDIENTS1 large head of garlic, each clove peeled whole
Neutral oil, amount will vary depending on pot used
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf