Confit Garlic (Stovetop, Oven, & Instant Pot)

Step 1

Peel about 30-40 cloves of garlic, making sure to keep the cloves whole as much as possible.

Step 2

Measure 1 1/4 - 2 cups extra virgin olive oil.

Step 3

Add all of the garlic cloves and olive oil to the Instant Pot.

Step 4

Set the Pot to the 'slow cook' function on the lowest setting.

Step 5

Cover with a regular lid, not the Instant Pot lid.

Step 6

Slow cook for about 1 hour and 30-40 minutes, or until garlic is soft and can be easily pierced with a fork.

Step 7

To a small or medium sized pot, add all of the garlic cloves and the olive oil.

Step 8

Next, turn the stove on to low heat.

Step 9

Cook on low for about 1 hour, or until garlic is soft and can be easily pierced with a fork.

Step 10

Add all of the garlic cloves and olive oil to a small casserole dish or other oven-safe vessel.

Step 11

Heat the oven to 200ºF.

Step 12

Cook for about 2 hours, or until garlic is soft and can be easily pierced with a fork.

Step 13

Once the garlic is soft, remove it from its heat source.

Step 14

Either add the garlic and the oil to a glass jar and refrigerate or strain out the oil. If you strain the oil, I recommend keeping the oil in a glass container and using it as a cooking oil.

Step 15

I also recommend blending the cloves (without the oil) in the food processor and keeping the garlic paste so it is easier to use.