Whole 30 Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
Garlic-infused olive oil is one of those kitchen staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — roasted vegetables, sautéed greens, grilled proteins, you name it. This version keeps things beautifully simple with just two ingredients, making it a natural fit for anyone eating clean and avoiding additives, emulsifiers, or mystery flavoring agents that sneak into store-bought infused oils. The low-and-slow heating method is the real secret here: by keeping the temperature at a steady 200°F, the garlic mellows into something sweet and deeply savory without any bitterness. Those gentle bubbles and that fragrant steam filling your kitchen are a sign you're doing it exactly right. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, golden oil that's ready to drizzle, sauté, or spoon over anything on your plate. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly throughout the week.
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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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