Garlic Scape Infused Oil

In a heavy cast iron pan

• Pour in 3-4 cups of cooking olive oil.
• Place your scapes in the pot.  As they cook they will relax into the oil.
• Bring to a simmer so bubbles are just beginning to form.
• Turn down the temp to hold it just below the bubble stage.
• Cook for 45 min.  The scapes will eventually turn a light brown.  Be careful not to burn your oil.
• Don’t let the oil get above 375 degrees.
• Once the scapes are crunchy and the oil has a delightful garlic aroma, remove the scapes and cool.
• After the oil has cooled, store it in a glass jar in the refrigerator.  Use for salad dressing, drizzles on top of soups or for sautéing.

The cooked scapes are just fun to eat, put on top of a bowl of soup or chopped on top of a  salad.

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