4.0 – 1 reviews • Low-Carb
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small heads garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
- Extra-virgin olive oil to cover
- 1 cup (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh thyme
- Sea salt, preferably Gray salt
Instructions
- Put the garlic cloves in a saucepan with just enough olive oil to cover them. Place over low heat and simmer until the cloves are soft and golden, 30-40 minutes. With a slotted spoon, scoop the garlic into a bowl, then mash to a puree. Immediately strain the oil through a coffee filter and reserve.
- Process the butter in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Add 1/4-cup of the garlic puree (save any extra for spreading on bread), 1-1/2 Tbs. of the reserved garlic oil, the thyme, and a pinch of salt. Process until well blended. Taste and add more salt if needed. Refrigerate until firm enough to shape into a log.
- Put an 18-inch sheet of aluminum foil on your work surface. Spoon the butter down the center of the foil into a log about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Enclose in foil and twist the ends to make a sealed log, like a Tootsie Roll. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size |
1 of 8 servings |
| Calories |
215 |
| Total Fat |
23 g |
| Saturated Fat |
15 g |
| Carbohydrates |
2 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
0 g |
| Sugar |
0 g |
| Protein |
1 g |
| Cholesterol |
61 mg |
| Sodium |
79 mg |