Preserve summer produce for months (and well into fall) by making this two-ingredient garlic confit recipe.

Confit comes from the French term to preserve and refers to the technique of slowly cooking foods in fat.

What is confit?

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As mentioned, confit comes from the French word confire, which means to preserve.

How do you make tomato or garlic confit?

One of the most popular ways to apply this technique is with duck confit.

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When it comes to summer produce, two of our favorite ways includelycopene-rich tomatoconfit andanti-inflammatory garlicconfit.

So, how to make each?

Well, its actually quite simple.

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In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the garlic, olive oil, and herbs.

Cook for about two hours or until the cloves are golden and tender at about 190 degrees Fahrenheit.

you’ve got the option to also store the mixture for about two months.

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Additionally, the oil can be used for drizzling or cooking in other recipes, too.

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