Infused Calabrian Chili Oil
With just two ingredients, you can make a homemade Calabrian chili oil. This easy recipe uses a hot oil infusion to make a delicious and spicy olive oil.Please note: Make sure you review the notes for important information and storage instructions.
Servings: 16.9 ounces (500 ml)
Calories: 130kcal
Equipment
- saucepan
- instant red thermometer
- tongs
Ingredients
- 16.9 ounces extra virgin olive oil
- 3 ounces jarred Calabrian chili peppers divided
Instructions
- Heat extra virgin olive oil and 1 ounce (29 grams) Calabrian chili peppers 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, strain and discard the Calabrian chili peppers.
- Add in an additional 1 ounce (29 grams) Calabrian chili peppers. Repeat the heating and cooling process two additional times, removing and adding the remaining 1 ounce (29 grams) Calabrian chili peppers for the last batch.
- Allow oil to cool to room temperature. Strain and discard Calabrian chili peppers.
- 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.
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 Calabrian chilis, repeating the process with ⅓ of the Calabrian chilis at a time extracts the maximum flavor. Additionally, the total infusion time and process with the oil is longer, therefore amplifying the flavors you get out of it.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5ounces (15 ml) | Calories: 130kcal | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
