Garlic Confit

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the garlic, chiles, and olive oil in a small saucepan.
2. 2
   Add enough oil to come three-fourths of the way up the sides of the garlic.
3. 3
   Heat the oil over high heat until it just starts to bubble; you will start to hear the first sizzling noises and the first rapid bubble start to come up.
4. 4
   Reduce the heat and simmer the garlic until its deep golden brown, soft, buttery, and spreadable.
5. 5
   Keep a careful eye on the garlic cloves and dont overcook them; they burn easily and will continue to brown as they cool.
6. 6
   Set the garlic aside to cool to room temperature and use or transfer the contents of the saucepan to an airtight container and refrigerate for several days.
7. 7
   To store the garlic for a longer period of time, add enough oil to completely cover the cloves and refrigerate them for up to several weeks.