Home Garden Guide Edible Gardening Chile Oil

Chile Oil

Jars of olive oil infused with hot peppers and garlic.

Infuse oil with homegrown chiles to use as a garnish or add extra heat to cooking.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Garlic cloves (whole or sliced)
  • Whole or sliced hot peppers (such as jalapeños, Thai chilis, or serranos)

Instructions

  1. Add garlic and hot peppers to a clean, dry glass, bottle, or jar. Fill with olive oil to cover.
  2. Seal the container and let it sit at room temperature for 2 weeks, or up to 1 month, to infuse. Simple ad that!