Wolfgang Puck Chili and Garlic Oil

Wolfgang Puck Chili and Garlic Oil

Recipe type: Pizza Sauce Yield: Serves 2 Prep time: mins Cook time: mins Total time: 0 mins

Wolfgang Puck Chili and Garlic Oil is the perfect brush on topping for any pizza.

Ingredients:

1 Whole head garlic (about 2 1/2 oz, cloves separated and peeled)
2 C Extra virgin olive oil
1 T Red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the garlic cloves and olive oil
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to maintain a bare simmer and cook until the garlic turns golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Keep a close watch: If the garlic gets too dark, the oil will have a bitter taste
3. Let the oil cool
4. Stir in the red pepper flakes
5. Leave at room temperature for at least 2 hours to let the flavors blend
6. Strain the oil into a clean glass container, cover, and refrigerate

Published on February 8, 2016 by Great Taste Magazine