Garlic-infused olive oil is one of those kitchen staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — drizzled over roasted vegetables, stirred into pasta, or used as a dipping base for crusty bread. The method here is all about low, patient heat, coaxing the garlic's sweetness and depth into the oil without any browning or bitterness. Keeping the temperature at a steady 200°F is the key move, and the extra steeping time as the oil cools means you get maximum flavor from just six cloves. With only two ingredients, there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess, which makes this a genuinely stress-free pantry project for anyone navigating grain sensitivities or label anxiety. Straining out the solids gives you a beautifully clean, golden oil that stores neatly in the fridge for up to a week. It's the kind of small-batch condiment that makes home cooking feel a little more intentional and a lot more delicious.
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Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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Combine the olive oil and smashed garlic cloves in a small saucepan over the lowest heat setting your stove allows.
Heat gently until the oil reaches 200°F (93°C) on an instant-read thermometer — small, lazy bubbles will form around the garlic and the oil will smell fragrant. Do not let the oil simmer vigorously or the garlic will brown and turn bitter; adjust the heat down if needed. Maintain this temperature for 10 minutes.
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