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Garlic Confit

Whole garlic cloves slow-cooked in olive oil until soft, sweet, and spreadable. You get two staples at once: mellow, jammy cloves and a deeply fragrant garlic oil to keep on hand for everything.

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Quick Pickled Red Onions

Bright, tangy, and ready in half an hour. These electric-pink onions wake up tacos, grain bowls, avocado toast, and roast sandwiches. No canning, no special equipment — just a jar and a few pantry staples.

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For food safety, keep it refrigerated and always use a clean spoon — never leave garlic-in-oil at room temperature.
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For milder, more tender onions, pour boiling water over the slices in a colander before packing the jar.
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Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, submerged in brine.
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Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, with the cloves fully submerged in oil.
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Save the leftover brine — it makes a punchy addition to salad dressings and marinades.
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Smash a clove or two into pasta, mashed potatoes, or a pan sauce for instant depth.
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The garlic oil is the bonus prize: use it for salad dressings, roasting vegetables, or brushing onto toast.
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1-pint jar with a tight-fitting lid
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Clean jar with a tight-fitting lid
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Sharp knife or mandoline
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Small oven-safe dish or saucepan
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Small saucepan or kettle
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apple cider vinegar — or distilled white vinegar
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black peppercorns — optional
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fresh thyme — optional
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garlic — cloves separated and peeled
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olive oil — enough to fully submerge the cloves
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red onion — halved and thinly sliced