Ingredients:

• 10-12 garlic bulbs

• 2 cups of olive oil

• A few sprigs of fresh thyme

• A pinch of salt

• A pinch of black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F.

2. Remove the garlic cloves from the bulbs and peel them.

3. In an oven-safe dish or pot, add the peeled garlic cloves, olive oil, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Make sure that the garlic cloves are fully submerged in the oil.

4. Cover the dish or pot with foil or a lid and bake for 2-3 hours, or until the garlic cloves are tender and lightly browned.

5. Let the garlic confit cool to room temperature.

6. Store the garlic confit and oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

7. Serve the garlic confit as a spread on bread, as a topping for pasta or pizza, or as a flavor enhancer for sauces, soups, and stews.