CARMELIZED GARLIC RECIPES

Steps:

• Blanch garlic cloves in boiling salted water about 2 minutes. Remove and place in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Remove cloves from water and drain on paper towels.
• Place the sugar and butter in a small heavy skillet and add 2 tablespoons of wine. Place the pan over medium heat. Cook until the mixture turns a golden color tipping the pan and swirling the mixture to insure even cooking. Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time, swirling the pan to incorporate the liquid. Add the garlic and cook until well coated and the garlic is soft but still retains its shape about 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Arrange the garlic cloves in a frying pan large enough to accomodate them in a single layer.
• Pour in the olive oil to cover the cloves, about 1 inch of oil.
• Place over medium heat and cook for 10 to 15 minute Stir from time to time.
• Garlic is done when it turns a beautiful golden brown.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Using a slotted spoon, place the cloves in a bowl to cool. Return any oil that collects at the bottom to the frying pan.
• Once the garlic and oil have cooled, package the cloves in snack size freezer bags of 20 to 25 cloves.
• Freeze any bags that won't be used in 3 days.
• Transfer the garlic oil to a plastic container, cover and refrigerate. It will keep for several months.
• Makes 150 cloves and 1 cup oil.
• NOTE: You can make a smaller batch by simply adding the desired garlic to a frying pan and covering it with 1 inch oil.