
This fragrant infused oil is the kind of pantry staple that quietly elevates everything it touches — drizzled over roasted vegetables, swirled into soup, or used as a dipping oil for crusty bread. Cracked black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme, and rosemary are gently warmed in extra-virgin olive oil until the whole kitchen smells incredible, then finished with bright lemon zest and a pinch of sea salt. The low-and-slow heat is the real secret here: keeping the oil just barely bubbling coaxes out deep, complex flavor without turning the herbs bitter. Optional fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, grassy note that makes the finished oil look as good as it tastes. Every single ingredient is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-reading anxiety — just pure, simple cooking. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, though honestly it tends to disappear long before that.
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Crack the black peppercorns coarsely using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a heavy skillet — you want rough, uneven pieces, not a fine powder.
Combine the olive oil, cracked peppercorns, red pepper flakes, thyme sprigs, and rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until the oil is fragrant and small bubbles form lazily around the herbs, about 3–5 minutes. Do not let the oil simmer vigorously or the herbs will turn bitter.
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