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two jars of preserved garlic

French style preserved garlic in oil

Karon Grieve
Use this preserved garlic in everything from mashed potatoes to soups and stews, salads and sandwiches. And use the oil in cooking and dressings too.
4.43 from 38 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course preserves
Cuisine French
Servings 20
Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 150 g garlic This was 4 bulbs of garlic
  • 100 ml Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp pickling spice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel the garlic cloves and boil in salted water for 2 mins
  • Remove from water, dry on kitchen paper and set aside to cool
  • Sterilise small jars and fill with the garlic and add the oil and the spices
  • Seal the jars and store in a dark place for 2 months before using
  • The garlic will be crisp for 3 months then soften
  • Use on salads, mashed potatoes, soup, pasta etc

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Notes

Your preserved Garlic in oil will keep for up to 6 months in a cool dark place.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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