This garlicky, citrusy olive oil condiment is incredibly good! I came across the recipe in my “Vegan Tacos” cookbook by Jason Wyrick. It’s a fantastic book with not only taco ideas for just about any taste, but also side dishes, condiments and beverages.
It’s peak citrus season right now and I lucked out finding some sour Spanish oranges at my grocery store for this recipe. In addition I used some lime juice as well, and added a full extra cup of garlic cloves more than the recipe called for.
According to the book, the oil should keep for about three months on the counter, and around six months in the refrigerator. Just stir it a little before using so that you get some smashed garlic bits in every bite. I am keeping most of the oil in the refrigerator and just a small jar on the counter.
This delectable concoction is easy to make, especially if you buy the garlic peeled. So far, we’ve drizzled it over salads, veggies, tacos and more… even using it in a stir-fry …
Do be very careful though when you make it! The oil is boiling hot and one could get burned badly if it spilled!
Here’s the recipe:
- 1 quart of good quality olive oil
- 3 cups of whole, peeled garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 cup sour orange juice or lime juice or a combination, strained of seeds
Preheat the oven to 325°.
Combine the olive oil, salt and garlic cloves in a deep baking dish.
Place the dish into the oven and roast for 45 minutes.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and add the sour orange/lime juice.
Stir to blend and return the dish to the oven.
Roast for 20 more minutes.
Remove carefully from oven and mash the garlic cloves with a spoon.
Once it’s cool fill the oil into a widemouthed glass jar.
in cahoots with muddy boots 
Gonna try this one of these days Sabine. Thanks!
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Arlene, I think the limes you grow would be perfect for this! Let me know how it turns out!
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I am thinking of that too. will let you know soon.
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That makes me hungry. I think garlic hummus will have to do, since I’m not prepared to make this right now and have some of that already. Thanks for the recipe!
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Garlic hummus sounds delish! I should cook some garbanzos and make some using this oil in it. Thanks for a tasty idea! 😋
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Enjoy!
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Will do! Thanks for stopping by! 😊
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That’s a lot of oil and garlic! But it sounds wonderful. Thanks for the recipe
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Hey Marlene, yes it is a lot! But I’ve been using it in many different ways and love having it around. It’s of course also possible to cut the recipe in half. If you want a little taster, let me know. I have plenty! 😉 Plus I think that vampires will be staying away!
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The first thing that came to mind was, yum. I probably should have used capital letters. Thanks, Sabine! Have a fab week.
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Thanks Missy! Enjoy your week too!
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Sounds delicious. I am unsure if I’d find the sour orange here.
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You could use a combination of fresh lemon and lime juice. It would be every bit as delicious!
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That sounds good.
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I only have a tangerine, lemons and limes. Would a combination of these work ? I don’t have sour oranges.
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A combination of tangerine, lemon and lime juice sounds delicious! That made me think I should make another batch as I have the same citrus fruits here as you. Happy cooking and thank you for visiting my blog, Marna! 🙂
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