Caramelized Garlic and Garlic Oil

Ingredients

• 10 heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled
• 1 1/2 cups olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Arrange the garlic cloves in a frying pan large enough to accomodate them in a single layer.

2. 2

   Pour in the olive oil to cover the cloves, about 1 inch of oil.

3. 3

   Place over medium heat and cook for 10 to 15 minute Stir from time to time.

4. 4

   Garlic is done when it turns a beautiful golden brown.

5. 5

   Remove the pan from the heat.

6. 6

   Using a slotted spoon, place the cloves in a bowl to cool. Return any oil that collects at the bottom to the frying pan.

7. 7

   Once the garlic and oil have cooled, package the cloves in snack size freezer bags of 20 to 25 cloves.

8. 8

   Freeze any bags that won't be used in 3 days.

9. 9

   Transfer the garlic oil to a plastic container, cover and refrigerate. It will keep for several months.

10. 10

    Makes 150 cloves and 1 cup oil.

11. 11

    NOTE: You can make a smaller batch by simply adding the desired garlic to a frying pan and covering it with 1 inch oil.