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    Wild Garlic Oil

    Last modified: Oct 9, 2021 ยท Published by Adina, May 12, 2021 ยท Leave a Comment

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    This flavorful wild garlic oil is perfect for dipping and drizzling on food, making salad dressings, and more. It also makes a wonderful gourmet gift.

    homemade infused oil with wild garlic.

    This wild garlic oil is a go-to ingredient in my kitchenโ€”at least in spring. I drizzle it on anything I can think of, serve it as a dip for bread and veggies when guests are coming, and use it for salads or for coating vegetables.

    Itโ€™s so good, so full of flavor, really addictive. And if you are just as much into wild garlic as I am at the moment, have a look at this amazing wild garlic pesto or the wild garlic butter.

    What is wild garlic?

    My favorite herb! Allium ursinum, also known as ramsons, bearโ€™s garlic, bear leek, or buckrams, is native to Europe and Asia, but it grows throughout North America, in the Eastern half of the United States, and on the West Coast.

    It has a short season from April to June, depending on your area. You can pick it up in shady woods, hedgerows, marshlands, and fields. However, to be able to pick it up safely, you must know a few things about it. Read What to Do with Wild Garlic for more information on picking and cleaning it.

    And as always when foraging, be 100% sure that you are picking the right plant and what you pick is safe to eat.

    chopped ramsons leaves in a jar with olive oil.

    What do you need?

    Wild garlic: a small amount, about 1 handful. I usually eyeball that, but for blog reasons, I checked the weight this time; I had 15 g/ 0.5 oz.

    Olive oil: use good quality extra virgin olive oil. You donโ€™t have to buy an expensive one, but it should not be the cheapest one either.

    wild garlic leaves and a jar of olive oil.

    How to infuse oil with wild garlic?

    My favorite method is the warm infusion. Which doesnโ€™t mean that you must heat the ingredients at all. That is why it is my favorite method, all you must do is chop the herbs, cover them with oil and leave the jar in a cupboard for a couple of weeks.

    Steps:

    • Wash and dry the leaves very thoroughly.
    • Cut them into strips. The fastest way of doing that is to staple the bunch of leaves neatly and slice them all together.
    • Place in a larger bowl with a well-fitting lid.
    • Cover them with olive oil and make sure that they are completely submerged. If not, push them down and add a little more oil to cover.
    • Place the lid on and let the oil steep in a cupboard for 18 days.
    • Strain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into a jug. Press the leaves in the sieve to make sure that you donโ€™t waste any oil.
    • Decant into a sterilized bottle. It is preferable to use a dark-colored bottle if you have one. If not, keep it out of sunlight.
    overhead view in a jar with oil and chopped herbs.
    collage of two pictures of herb oil before and after decanting.

    How to store?

    Store at room temperature for about 1 month. If you keep it in the fridge, it will last longer, about 2-3 months. Always check; it should not taste rancid.

    If you keep it refrigerated it will start to form crystals which will solidify. They are not bad, but you will have to bring the oil to room temperature before using it. So thatโ€™s why keeping any kind of oil refrigerated is not an option for me.

    steeping infused oil with herbs in a jar.

    Uses

    • Make salad dressings.
    • Drizzle on vegetables, raw, poached, or roasted.
    • Drizzle on wild garlic risotto, scrambled eggs on toast, omelets, boiled or mushroom toast with poached eggs, grains, and basic polenta.
    • Mix with cooked pasta for a super simple and super tasty dish.
    • Use as a dip for crusty bread and vegetables.
    • Drizzle on cooked meats or fish.
    • Make marinades.
    • Add to sauces.
    herb oil in a small bottle on the table.

    More homemade condiments

    • Preserved Wild Garlic
    • Wild Garlic Salt
    • Parsley Paste
    • Mint Basil Pesto
    • Cherry Vinegar
    • Herb Garlic Butter

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    herb oil in a small bottle on the table.

    Wild Garlic Oil

    Flavorful wild garlic oil is perfect for dipping, drizzling on food, making salad dressings, and so on. It also makes a beautiful gourmet gift.
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    Course: Preserves/Canning Recipes
    Cuisine: German
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 400 ml/ 13.5 fl.oz
    Calories: 120kcal
    Author: Adina
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    Ingredients 

    • 1 small bunch wild garlic about 15 g/ 0.5 oz
    • 1 ยพ cup extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry the leaves very thoroughly. Cut them into strips. Place in a larger sterilized jar with a well-fitting lid.
    • Cover with olive oil, make sure that the herbs are completely submerged.
    • Steep: Place the lid on and let the oil steep in a cupboard for 18 days.
    • Strain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into a jug. Press the leaves in the sieve to make sure that you donโ€™t waste any oil.
    • Decant the oil into a sterilized bottle. It is preferable to use a dark-colored bottle.
    • Keep in a dark place, like a cupboard, for about one month. If you keep it in the fridge, it will last for about 2-3 months. Always check; it should not taste rancid.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 120kcal | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g
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