Slow Cooker Spicy Garlic Confit at the Table

overhead slow cooker garlic confit with fresh herbs

Today’s recipe is a tasty, sweet and spicy garlic confit that is so reliable for garlic bread and as a condiment, you’ll be shocked you haven’t tried it before! It’s a super simple recipe that just uses a slow cooker, and we think you’re going to love the results as much as we do!

What is confit

Confit is a cooking term that indicates both how something is cooked as well as that it is a method of preservation. Basically, confit means a food item — fruit, meat, condiments, etc — is cooked in grease, oil, or syrup at lower temperatures than you would use for frying, and over a long period of time.

In this case, we’re making garlic confit similar to our spicy garlic confit but a little tamer and unbelievably dimple thanks to the slow cooker!. So we’re both preserving the garlic and cooking it to a beautiful, tender texture to use how you see fit!

Why we love Slow Cooker Spicy Garlic Confit

We really love this recipe because it’s a great way of keeping garlic well-preserved to use for a long time! Plus, we’ve added some spice and sweetness to make this garlic really tasty when you do end up using it.

After it’s slow-cooked and preserved, you can use this to make super simple recipes like garlic toast. Do this by simply spreading the now-tender garlic confit on your toast. It’s tasty, healthy, and so so great!

closeup overhead slow cooker garlic confit with fresh herbs

What equipment do you need for Slow Cooker Spicy Garlic Confit

To make this recipe, all you really need is a slow cooker! Slow cookers use tender heat to cook food over a long period of time — in this case, several hours. They’re reliable for making garlic confit because we don’t want to deep fry the garlic at all, so we can regulate the temperature.

overhead slow cooker garlic confit cooked

How to make Slow Cooker Spicy Honey Garlic Confit

Add garlic, chili peppers, red pepper flakes, honey, olive oil and salt to the slow cooker.
Give everything a gentle mix. Add herbs and cover.
Cook on high for 3-3.5 hours, or until garlic is tender.
Cool completely and store in an airtight container and refrigerate.

Common Questions about Slow Cooker Spicy Garlic Confit

What can I use Spicy Garlic Confit for?

The possibilities are endless! Spread it on crusty bread, toss them into pasta, or mash them into mashed potatoes for an extra kick. The infused oil is also like liquid gold — drizzle it over salads, roasted veggies, or use it as a base for sautéeing!

Can I add other herbs or spices to my Garlic Confit?

Absolutely! Feel free to throw in your go-to fresh herbs or even a pinch of smoked paprika to customize the flavor profile.

Can I use Garlic Confit in baking?

Yes, you can. Try incorporating mashed garlic confit into bread doughs or savory muffins for a subtle, aromatic twist!

Can I use different types of oil for Garlic Confit?

Definitely! While olive oil is our popular choice, you can experiment with other neutral oils.

the Ayyem kitchenServings: 6 servings

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs 10 mins

If you love garlic, you have to try this simple confit recipe. Throw garlic, herbs, hot chili peppers, some honey, and olive oil. It’s reliable to add to recipes or just on toasted bread! Email

Ingredients

1.5 lb peeled garlic found the large 3 lb bag at Costco
3 dried chili peppers
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 spring fresh rosemary
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes more or less to taste
2 tbsp honey
2 cups extra virgin olive oil (or just enough to cover the garlic
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Add garlic, chili peppers, red pepper flakes, honey, olive oil, and salt to the slow cooker.
Give everything a gentle mix. Add herbs and cover.
Cook on high for 3-3.5 hours, or until garlic is tender.
Cool completely and store in an airtight container and refrigerate.