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===[[Servings]]===
===[[Servings]]===
Makes about 5 litres of garlic olive oil
Makes about 5 litres of garlic olive oil
 
{{RecipeIngredients
* 5 litres of olive oil (extra virgin not needed)
* 5 litres of olive oil (extra virgin not needed)
* 12 [[Garlic|garlic]] bulbs, complete, stalks and outside skin removed - see picture.
* 12 [[Garlic|garlic]] bulbs, complete, stalks and outside skin removed - see picture.
===Procedure===
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===Method===
 
{{RecipeMethod
* Add the oil to a very large pan, complete with the [[Garlic|garlic]] bulbs.
* Add the oil to a very large pan, complete with the [[Garlic|garlic]] bulbs.
* '''Very''' gently bring the oil to a slow rolling boil
* '''Very''' gently bring the oil to a slow rolling boil
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* Strain the oil multiple times, finally filter through a muslin cloth
* Strain the oil multiple times, finally filter through a muslin cloth
* Store in sterilised bottles - it seems to keep forever.  
* Store in sterilised bottles - it seems to keep forever.  
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=== Variations===
=== Variations===
The 2009 batch was made with slightly different quantities and ingredients - this made a very nice spicy garlic oil, great for [[salad dressings]] and [[stir fries]].
The 2009 batch was made with slightly different quantities and ingredients - this made a very nice spicy garlic oil, great for [[salad dressings]] and [[stir fries]].