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Ail Ou Echalotes Confits Garlic Or Shallot Confit Recipe

Elevate your dishes with this incredibly flavorful Ail Ou Échalotes Confit! This versatile recipe uses garlic, shallots, or pearl onions (or a delicious combination!) slow-cooked in rich duck fat (traditional Gascony style!), olive oil, or lard for an unforgettable taste. Perfect as a garnish for meats, salads, or as a flavorful addition to sauces. The confit's subtle sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture will transform your culinary creations. Learn how to make this simple yet elegant confit—a true taste of France—in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 68.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ail Ou Echalotes Confits Garlic Or Shallot Confit

  • 1 whole head garlic (about 10-12 cloves)
  • 1 cup duck fat
  • 1 teaspoon quatre épices
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shallots (10-12 medium shallots)
  • 1 cup pearl onions (10-12 medium pearl onions)
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup lard

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How to Make Ail Ou Echalotes Confits Garlic Or Shallot Confit

  1. Peel 1 whole head of garlic (about 10-12 cloves) and remove any green sprouts. If using shallots or pearl onions, trim and peel 1 cup (about 10-12 medium shallots or pearl onions).
  2. Heat 1 cup of duck fat (or olive oil/lard) in a small saucepan over medium heat. (Note: Duck fat is traditional and adds incredible flavor, but olive oil or lard are excellent substitutes.)
  3. Once the fat is warm (around 175°F/80°C), gently add the garlic, shallots or pearl onions, 1 tsp of Quatre Épices, and 1/4 tsp of freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Cook gently, stirring occasionally. Cook garlic for approximately 20 minutes, or shallots/pearl onions for 30 minutes, until completely tender and soft.
  5. Carefully remove the confit from the fat using a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
  6. Let cool completely before storing. If not using immediately, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. (Do not store submerged in fat.)
  7. Enjoy your delicious homemade Ail Ou Échalotes Confit! Use it as a garnish for roasted meats, salads, or as a flavor booster in sauces and soups. Serves 6 as a garnish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

7g

Carbs

2g

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