Ingredients

  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Sea Salt A pinch
  • SpinneysFOOD Whole Black Peppercorns 1 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Bay Leaves 2
  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Thyme 4-6 sprigs
  • SpinneysFOOD Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375ml
  • Whole garlic cloves 100g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Confit garlic

European 10 Mins Prep · 90 Mins Cook


  1. Preheat the oven to 150°C, gas mark 2.
  2. Peel the garlic cloves, ensuring they are whole and intact.
  3. In a small, oven-safe dish, combine the garlic, olive oil, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt. Place the dish in the oven for approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are soft and golden brown. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow the confit garlic to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a sterilised jar with a tight-fitting lid
  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.