Ingredients:
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of cloves
- 1/2 cup of olive oil (or any carrier oil like coconut oil)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Garlic and Cloves: Peel the garlic cloves and crush them slightly to release their natural oils. If using whole cloves, slightly crush them as well.
- Heat the Oil: In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the crushed garlic and cloves to the oil.
- Infuse the Oil: Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes. Ensure the oil doesn’t get too hot as this can destroy the beneficial properties of the garlic and cloves.
- Cool and Strain: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the oil cool. Strain the oil through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar, discarding the garlic and cloves.
- Store the Oil: Store the infused oil in a cool, dark place. It can be kept for up to two weeks.
