French style preserved garlic in oil

Step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and boil in salted water for 2 mins

Step 2

Remove from water, dry on kitchen paper and set aside to cool

Step 3

Sterilise small jars and fill with the garlic and add the oil and the spices

Step 4

Seal the jars and store in a dark place for 2 months before using

Step 5

The garlic will be crisp for 3 months then soften

Step 6

Use on salads, mashed potatoes, soup, pasta etc