Infused Rosemary Oil (2 Ingredients)

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Infused Rosemary Oil (2 Ingredients)

With just two ingredients, you can elevate a countless number of dishes with this rosemary-infused olive oil. This process will take a simple and plain-tasting olive oil and pack it with a lovely rosemary flavor.

Prep Time18

Cook Time12

Cooling Time2 30

Total Time3

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: ounce (500 ml) bottle

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

Ingredients

16.9 ounces (500 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ ounces (42 grams) fresh rosemary divided

Instructions

Heat extra virgin olive oil and ½ ounce (14 grams) rosemary in a saucepan over medium high heat until it reaches 230°F (110°C) on an instant read thermometer. Remove from heat, and allow the oil to cool until it reaches 120°F (50°C) on an instant read thermometer. Once cooled, remove and discard the rosemary.
Add in an additional ½ ounce (14 grams) rosemary. Repeat the heating and cooling process two additional times, removing and adding the remaining ½ ounce (14 grams) rosemary for the last batch.
Allow oil to cool to room temperature. Strain and discard rosemary.
Store in a sterilized dark-colored bottle with a sealed lid (you can reuse the bottle the oil came in) away from light and heat.

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Notes

Shelf Life: The infused olive oil should last for 2+ months. If there are any signs of mold, fermentation (bubbling, cloudiness, or sliminess), foul odor, or discoloration, discard it immediately without tasting or using it.

As with all canning and infused oil recipes, there is a chance that botulism could occur. Because of this, take as many precautions recommended by the CDC as possible when you are infusing oils at home.

While it may seem like you will get the same result out of infusing the oil one time with all of the rosemary, repeating the process with ⅓ of the rosemary at a time extracts the maximum rosemary flavor from the plant. Additionally, the total infusion time and process with the oil is longer, therefore amplifying the flavors you get out of it.

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