DIY Infused Olive Oil
Cooking oils, such as olive, coconut, and avocado, are basic pantry staples. It's just one of those things that everyone needs to have in their kitchens, whether it's used for frying chicken or making salad dressing. Because of the versatility of oil in preparing meals, it's an essential; but an essential that can be made so much better. Enter flavored oils. Imagine using a garlic-infused oil for frying that chicken, or lemon-infused oil as the base for your homemade salad dressing. Yep, we hear your "Yum"! We cannot express enough how wonderful it is to have these infused oils at-the-ready, for whatever you're cooking, and highly encourage anyone and everyone to give them a try. Making them yourself is a much cheaper option than purchasing them, and it also means you can customize what you want. So grab some empty bottles, some of your dried herbs, and your olive oil, and join us in this gift-worthy DIY!
Lemon-infused Oil
1 C. Olive Oil (or oil of your choice)
1 Tbsp. Dried Lemon Peel
Airtight glass bottle or jar
Funnel
Rosemary-infused Oil
1 C. Olive Oil (or oil of your choice)
1-1 1/2 Tbsp. Dried Rosemary, whole
Airtight glass bottle or jar
Funnel
Garlic-infused Oil
1 C. Olive Oil (or oil of your choice)
1 Tbsp. Dried Garlic Airtight glass bottle or jar
Funnel
Basil-infused Oil
1 C. Olive Oil (or oil of your choice)
1 Tbsp. Dried Lemon Peel Airtight glass bottle or jar
Funnel
Do you see a trend here? You can use any spice, or any blend of spices, to infuse olive oil with! Use 1 to 1 1/2 Tbsp. of spice/seasoning per cup of oil. It's that easy!
Directions:
1. Wash and sterilize your glass bottle well. You don't want any leftover bacteria in the jar or it will grow bacteria, which cannot grow in oil, but can in water.
2. In a small saucepan, warm your olive oil to the point where small bubbles form around the rim. Add your spice and allow to infuse for 20-30 minutes. Then, turn off the heat and allow to cool.
3. Using your funnel, add your mixture to your jar.
4. Seal and use liberally, and store in the refrigerator. Oil infusion will be good for about 12 days. Enjoy!
