How to Make Your Own Orange-Infused Cooking Oil
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Orange-infused oil can be made at home with a few simple ingredients. Not only is making your own oils at home easy but it will save you money too. Orange-infused oil can be substituted for olive oil in any number of dishes including desserts, stir-fries, salads, and appetizers. It will add a hint of citrus to any dish you add it to and can be sprinkled on as you cook to enhance the flavors.
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Ingredients
2 oranges
zester or fine grater
mason jar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1) zest only the orange outer part of the orange skin, be careful to avoid the pith of the orange
2) next, place orange zest into a mason jar
3) add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the mason jar & stir ingredients
4) put the lid on the jar and let the oil and peel sit for several hours
5) boil several cups of water in a medium or large-sized pot. Remove from heat, place the mason jar into the hot water, and cover the pot with a lid. Let the pot cool for 30 minutes.
6) place a lid on the mason jar and let the mixture sit in a cupboard for one week
7) strain the mixture through a muslin cloth bag or sieve
8) using a funnel, pour the oil into a blue or brown bottle with a cork lid
Tips: Lastly, protect your infused oils from light exposure by storing them in a cupboard, it is best to use blue or brown glass rather than clear glass for longevity