Garlic in Oil for Winter
Description
Perfect for stocking up for winter. Of course, there will always be people who are, to put it mildly, cool toward garlic, but that is not who we are talking about now, since this recipe for garlic preserved in oil for winter is dedicated to true lovers of this vegetable. Personally, I, like almost everyone in my family, cannot imagine life without such a fragrant appetizer; you can freely add it to various dishes or even eat it just as it is, with a slice of bread. This preserve has only one downside: it does not keep at room temperature, but in the refrigerator it will easily last three months or even longer. So as soon as your garlic ripens, harvest it and make garlic in oil for winter at home, and then you will be able to enjoy the taste of your favorite treat for a long time to come.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, peel off the outer papery layer from the garlic. Leave purple garlic as whole heads, and break regular garlic into cloves without peeling them.
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Step 2
Place the peeled garlic in a pot, add the herbs, spices, and salt.
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Step 3
And pour olive oil over everything. By the way, like me, you can use herbs already in the oil—they will keep much longer that way.
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Step 4
Place the pot on the heat and simmer its contents for 45–60 minutes over the lowest heat. Turn the garlic over from time to time.
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Step 5
Turn off the heat. When the liquid has cooled, divide the garlic among clean jars and cover with oil. Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate for storage.
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Step 6
And in winter we gladly enjoy this delicious preserve.