How to Make Garlic Oil

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There’s a reason so many people love Italian restaurants, and it’s not just the pasta. It’s that delicious, flavored oil you dip hunks of crusty bread into. And the next time you have a craving, you can easily make your own garlic oil at home. Cook garlic and oil on the stove for extra intense flavors, or simply toss them in a jar and let them infuse for a few days.

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1 Crush 4 cloves of garlic directly into a saucepan and pour in the olive oil. Squeeze the cloves of garlic through a garlic press directly into the pan. Stir the garlic and the ¹⁄₂ cup (120 ml) of olive oil together so the garlic is evenly distributed in the pan.^[1]
- You don’t need to peel the garlic before putting it in the press. The peel will stay in the press while you squeeze it.
- Substitute other oils for the olive oil based on your personal preferences.
How to Choose a Type of Oil

If you’re only using it for cooking, go with a neutral oil that can handle high temperatures, like canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil.^[2]

For a heart-healthy oil, choose extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil, thanks to…