The longer the garlic sits in the oil, the more infused the oil becomes. The term "confit" historically refers to meat cooked and preserved in its own fat, such as duck confit.

Here are some simple and effective ways to store garlic at home for the long term. Keep your garlic fresh for months with these easy tips in this article.

What Exactly Is Garlic Confit? Garlic confit is called confit—literally "to preserve" in French—because it's cooked and stored in the very same oil.