Spice Free Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
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. For anyone navigating a spice-free lifestyle, flavoring oils can feel like a minefield, but this one keeps things beautifully simple with just two ingredients: extra-virgin olive oil and fresh garlic. The low-and-slow heating method is the real secret here, coaxing out deep, mellow garlic flavor without any harsh bite or bitterness. Keeping the temperature steady at 200°F ensures the garlic gently perfumes the oil rather than frying in it, so the result is smooth, aromatic, and never sharp. Straining out the solids gives you a clean, golden oil that's ready to use right away or stored in the fridge for up to a week. It's the kind of condiment that makes you wonder how your kitchen ever functioned without it.
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16 servings
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the olive oil and smashed garlic cloves in a small saucepan over the lowest heat setting your stove allows.
- 2
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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