Spicy Thyme And Garlic Oil

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 garlic cloves, halved
• 2 bay leaves, crumbled
• 1 (4 inch) thyme, sprig

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan. cook over medium-low heat until thermometer registers 200°. reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes (do not allow temperature to rise above 220°). cool to room temperature.
• 2 strain oil mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. store in the refrigerator.
• 3 note: store in the refrigerator in a glass container for up to 1 week.