Garlic Infused Olive Oil

Ways to Cook With Garlic Infused Olive Oil

Garlic Infused Olive Oil suits both quick weeknight cooking and slower weekend meals. Sauté it with vegetables, roast it into a tray of potatoes, or brush it over meat before grilling. It also stirs into marinades and works into baked dishes where a savoury, garlic-forward base is needed.

Garlic Infused Olive Oil also stands in for butter. Swirl it into pasta, rice, baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes for a dairy-free finish, or drizzle it over a steak just before it hits the grill. For a simple appetizer, pour some into a shallow dish for bread dipping.

Pairing Garlic Infused Olive Oil With Balsamic Vinegar

Garlic Infused Olive Oil pairs with almost all of the brand's Balsamic Vinegars. The savoury, pungent garlic flavour sits against the sweetness and acidity of a balsamic, so one side balances the other instead of competing. This contrast is what makes an oil-and-vinegar dip work as more than the sum of its parts.

Try it as a bread-dipping duo, alongside a splash of balsamic in the same dish. Drizzle both over a warm bowl of pasta, or use the oil on a steak with a balsamic reduction finished on the side. For more combinations, explore oil and balsamic pairing ideas.

Using Garlic Infused Olive Oil Raw or Cooked

Garlic Infused Olive Oil works both raw and cooked. Raw, it holds its full pungent character for salad drizzles and bread dipping. Cooked into a sauté, roast, or grill, some of that aroma softens, so adding a final drizzle after cooking brings the garlic flavour back to the front.

Storing Garlic Infused Olive Oil to Keep It Fresh

Keep Garlic Infused Olive Oil in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the stove and direct sunlight. Oil is more sensitive to heat and light than vinegar, so a warm spot near an appliance will dull its flavour faster than a pantry shelf will. For background on what shapes oil quality over time, what affects olive oil quality and freshness is worth a read.

A bottle past its peak smells musty or flat instead of sharply garlicky, and the flavour reads dull rather than pungent. If Garlic Infused Olive Oil starts tasting that way, it is time to replace it.

Who Garlic Infused Olive Oil Suits

Garlic Infused Olive Oil suits any home cook who wants garlic flavour on hand without mincing or roasting fresh cloves every time. It fits into everyday cooking as easily as it fits into a dinner party spread.

Choosing a Size

• The 200ml size suits someone trying the flavour for the first time or using it occasionally.
• The 375ml size suits a household cooking with it a few times a week.
• The 750ml size suits a household using it often across several dishes, from sautés to a regular butter swap.

Garlic Infused Olive Oil also makes an easy host or holiday gift, especially paired with a bottle of balsamic from the gift pack collection. Anyone unsure about the flavour can try it first through a free sample before committing to a bottle. For more flavours in the same style, browse the flavoured olive oil range.

Common Questions About Garlic Infused Olive Oil

What does Garlic Infused Olive Oil taste like?

Garlic Infused Olive Oil carries a pungent, fresh garlic flavour. It contains no artificial flavours, colours, or added ingredients, so the garlic character comes through directly.

Can I use Garlic Infused Olive Oil instead of butter?

Yes, Garlic Infused Olive Oil works as a butter replacement. Drizzle it over pasta, baked potatoes, rice, or mashed potatoes in place of melted butter.

What pairs well with Garlic Infused Olive Oil?

Garlic Infused Olive Oil pairs with almost all of the brand's Balsamic Vinegars. It also works well with bread for dipping and with steak drizzled on just before grilling.

What size of Garlic Infused Olive Oil should I buy?

Garlic Infused Olive Oil comes in 200ml, 375ml, and 750ml sizes. Choose based on how often it will be used, from occasional cooking up to a household staple.