Homemade Roasted Garlic Oil.
This is sort of… part 2 of last week’s whipped feta.
Oh wait. That was two weeks ago. TWO WEEKS? What is happening? Time is flying before my eyes. Before I know it I’ll have the heat turned up too high with a bowl of Grape Nuts on my lap while Steve Tyrell plays in the background.
Errr. Yeah right. Too late for that.
Now this.
This is so simple. So easy. Yet so… satisfying? It’s fun making flavored oil and feels domestic. It tastes complex which makes it feel even more special. It’s like you trick yourself into doing something cool that everyone else in the universe already knows how to do, but you still feel awesome.
At least that was my experience.
I have been using this oil on everything. Most notably, on this salad that is making me want to eat salads. I’ve already eaten three this past week, which yes, means that I will probably be sick of it after my fourth considering I don’t know how to pace myself, but let’s relish in the moment, okay? Four salads. Four, people. Probably a record.
For a super easy treat, you can mix in a bunch of extra dried herbs and seasonings and use this as a dip for some bread. That makes a lovely meal. Or, uh, I mean appetizer. (Or meal.)
And obviously, this is the oil that I drizzled over my whipped feta that was layered on the thickest, grainiest toast ever.
It’s a miracle I have not slathered it on my face as moisturizer.
This is where all of my roasted garlic came from, FYI. It’s like a two-for-one deal, because you not only end up with oil but roasted garlic too! Excellent problem to have. I’m going to try to have this problem every week.
Homemade Roasted Garlic Oil
Ingredients
- 4 cups olive oil
- 8 heads of garlic, with the tops sliced off
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place garlic heats cut-side down in a baking dish and cover with olive oil. Place thyme in oil. Cover with aluminum foil, then place the dish on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes. Using kitchen tongs, remove garlic and place on a paper towel to drain. Pour olive oil through a fine mesh strainer and keep in a seal tight container or jar. It should last about a month.
- After the garlic has cooled, squeeze the cloves out of each bulb. Keep them whole or mash them with a fork, using as desired.
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89 Comments on “Homemade Roasted Garlic Oil.”
This sounds incredible – gorgeous photos!
aw thanks!
Love this! So much simpler than I would have imagined and to end up with all that extra roasted garlic…no complaints there.
I make roasted garlic all the time but whyyyy have I never thought of doing this with it?!
Gorgeous pics Jess! I looooove roasted garlic and would pick it over butter any day. I typically get all my fancy olive oils from a shop nearby that has a whole bunch of infused ones, but they’re pricey and as you’ve shown, it’s not difficult to do it yourself!
This oil reminds me so much of the dipping oil they used to have at Johnny Carino’s, my favorite chain Italian restaurant that closed down in my hometown. I’m still bitter about this. Maybe I’ll make some of this and dip some Italian bread in it in the dark and cry myself about the tasty Italian dishes I am forever missing.
we have one here but i’ve never been there!
I love garlic oil potpourri! lol! I’m making this, this coming weekend!! Great recipe!!
I am completely out of the habit of making roasted garlic and the resulting roasted garlic oil. With these lovely photos, I am inspired to get back into the swing of things. Though I don’t think I would be tempted to use it as a moisturizer. Lol!
Looks amazing, I love roasted garlic! Do you need to refrigerate this? Thanks!
i think that ideally, you probably do if you’re keeping it for a long period of time. i’m pretty sure anytime you add something to oil it can possibly introduce bacteria, which is why it might need refrigerated? not positive though. i split mine up and we used it fairly quickly so we didn’t refrigerate, but over a long period of time i would. it will solidify (most likely) and need to sit at room temp for maybe an hour or so before using.
Thanks! I’ll give it a try :)
I’m glad you put in the part about waiting until the garlic is completely cooled. I don’t know how many times I’ve been so impatient that I scald my fingers squeezing out hot buttery garlic. This looks so yummy!
ummm yeah – story of my life.
Wow this is fantastic! There is something so simple yet absolutely wonderful about roasted garlic. I love the idea of making it into an oil. I bet you could add all kinds of spices and make some great dipping oils for bread too. Would be great for parties!!
I’ve made garlic oil before, but not this way! Flavored oil is amazing, I made some the other day with red pepper flakes and paprika. It is very spicy! I imagine this would be great for pizzas too :)
Plan for tonight: Make five quarts of roasted garlic oil, then liberally coat everything in my life!
I had roasted garlic last night, shmeared all over whole grain bread that I toasted…aka pan fried in olive oil. THE best “meal” ever. You can never ever have too much roasted garlic…like ever!
I think it was meant to be that I’ve been holding out on making your Whipped Feta. Today’s post is like a present to myself for being so patient :)
Now, I need to make BOTH of these recipes – asap.
Ever tried making homemade pita bread? King Arthur has an awesome, easy recipe that is SO much better than store bought. I’ll never buy pita again…
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/whole-wheat-pita-with-middle-eastern-salad-recipe
I was about to say that I think I could drink this with a straw… but then I was like “oh that’s gross…”
Except I think I still would.
Totally making this at my boyfriends place tonight! Nothing like the smell of gorgeous roasting garlic to cover up the smell of man cave!
I love making foods like this that make you feel so domestic.
I am going to try this out. I love the idea of infusing my own olive oil. Beautiful pictures by the way.
thanks!
ERRRMAGERRHD I love it when you speak healthy fats to me!
I can’t believe I just made my first head of roasted garlic about 2 weeks ago. I think I need to catch up!
I want to put this on everything!
Multitasking for the win! Love the double duty.
Jess,
Perhaps you can help me. Do you think this is the oil that’s drizzled on top of cauliflower soup? I’ve always wondered what the little drops are on top of that. Must.replicate.now!
Thanks!
Katie
hmmm i think that totally depends on where you get it! it would be delicious on top, for sure. i’ve made a cauliflower soup based on one from a restaurant i loved and made chive oil? http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/10/creamy-cauliflower-soup-omg-its-so-good-i-swear/
What a great idea! Salad dressing – genius! And your pictures are absolutely breathtaking/ We have a bbq blog, and I have lots of recipes where we used smoked roasted garlic
http://www.extraordinarybbq.com/smoked-roasted-garlic/ .
My favorite is the garlic butter, but I use it in pastas, vegetables – anything that I can think of. Roasted garlic is NEVER bad, right?it definitely puts a spin on roasted garlic, but I bet it would make a WONDERFUL salad dressing as well! I’d love to link back to this recipe, if you don’t mind, if I make a salad dressing with it?
Amazing! Beautiful photos and great idea! I could see all sorts of uses for this infused oil.
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Four salads in one week? I think that secretly means you like vegetables. :D
Roasted garlic is fantastic. I never thought to use the oil for anything though, now I will!
Ooh la la – this looks amazing. I’ve been on a roasted garlic thing lately so this recipe comes just in time. Lovely, lovely photography!!
Buying garlic infused oil can get so expensive at the store – never thought to make my own. Love the pictures (as usual). They are amazing!!
This sounds awesome! I just did some garlic roasting myself.
http://www.careyonlovely.com/2013/02/simple-secret-roasted-garlic.html#
Seriuosly – you TOTALLY read my mind! I was at TJs yesterday and wanted to get their garlic infused oil, but thought i can make this myself somehow…….I was going to google recipes this morning!
Delicious idea! If roasted garlic was a perfume scent, I would totally wear it.
I’m making some tonight!
You make garlic look like the most beautiful thing on the planet. I’m obsessed with these photos.
I try to roast garlic every other week. I am totally doing this next time!!
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Wow! Beautiful pictures–and the garlic looks so delicious! I cannot wait to try to recipe! Perhaps, this will become a new favorite! Thank you for the lovely post–
So tasty! But I also need the recipe of the salad, looks amazing!
Roasted garlic is the bomb, man. I like the way it makes the house smell just as much as eating it, but have never thought about adding it to oil. Smart.
These are two ingredients ,ı love the most, but never thought of combining them! Will definitely try it! I’m afraid I can start snacking on it with a slice of bread before putting it into a jar!
Something so delicious like a roasted garlic oil transports flavors to another level!! Love this recipe, Jessica :)
your recipe was featured on buzzfeed!!!!! haha so awesome. love your blog. http://www.buzzfeed.com/arielknutson/amazing-ways-to-eat-a-baked-potato-for-dinner
I am a sucker for anything involving roasted garlic- and this looks so easy and delicious. So many uses for that garlic too!
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I just added this to my clean living blog, it looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
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I made this the other night and am obsessed! I’ve been using the oil for everything–cooking eggs in it, randomly getting it out just so I can sniff it, etc. Thanks for the how-to!
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