| Garlic flavored oil is delicious in dressings and is also | | | | recommends you use within 10-14 days to avoid |
| great to brush on meat and fish. It also can't be beat | | | | botulism. |
| as a dipping oil with fresh bread. Try the method below | | | | Makes 3 cups of flavored oil. Halve this recipe is you |
| for making your own flavored oil, and you may find this | | | | do not use much oil in your cooking. |
| becomes a staple in your kitchen. | | | | Protect Your Family's Health |
| Remember that the end result is only as good as the | | | | You can protect your family's health and reduce the |
| ingredients you use. Use a good extra virgin olive oil | | | | chance of food poisoning by following these rules: |
| and fresh plump garlic cloves and you will have a | | | | - Prepare garlic-in-oil fresh, and use it immediately. |
| superior flavored oil equal to the best garlic oil you can | | | | - If you decide to store it, make sure it goes into the |
| buy in a high end boutique. | | | | refrigerator right away, and use it within a week to 10 |
| Traditional Method: | | | | days. |
| The traditional method for creating flavored oil is simple. | | | | - Never store garlic oil at room temperature. |
| Oil is placed in a container, preferably a clear bottle, | | | | Using Garlic Flavored Oil |
| with the garlic cloves inserted. It is then sealed and | | | | - Any recipe that uses garlic will be improved by |
| allowed to sit out at room temperature anywhere | | | | substituting garlic oil for the garlic. The oil will add a |
| from several hours to several weeks. Some prefer to | | | | depth of flavor to your dish as it disperses its flavor |
| leave bottles of oil on a sunny windowsill to accelerate | | | | throughout a dish immediately. It also will maintain its |
| the flavoring process. Once flavored, oils are best kept | | | | fresh flavor throughout the cooking process. |
| refrigerated to prevent botulism. Great care should be | | | | - Garlic oil is superb for the dipping of bread. Place oil in |
| used when making infused oils | | | | a small bow, sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired, |
| Safer Method: | | | | add a touch of fresh basil and voila, a dipping oil fit for |
| Recipe for Garlic Flavored Oil | | | | the gods. |
| Heat 3 3/4 cups of extra virgin oil to a gentle simmer. | | | | - If you make your own pizza sauce, you'll add some |
| Add 25 peeled large fresh garlic cloves and poach | | | | great flavor by using garlic flavored oil. |
| them for approximately 20-25 minutes until tender and | | | | - Use garlic oil in homemade dressings and marinades |
| translucent. Take off the heat and leave in pan until the | | | | for a great subtle garlic flavor. |
| oil is cooled. | | | | - I have found that people who don't like the taste of |
| Strain the garlic from the oil, reserving them for future | | | | garlic will wonder what you have done to a familiar |
| use. Pour the oil into a clean decorative bottle and seal | | | | dish to make it taste so good. |
| with a screw top or cork. Keep refrigerated. The FDA | | | | |