Tomato Confit Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can provide a similar aromatic quality.

garlic

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Oregano can substitute for thyme in flavor.

Add olive oil to the tomatoes until almost completely covered.

Sprinkle salt over the tomatoes.

Add peeled garlic cloves and cayenne pepper to the mixture.

Add half a teaspoon of brown sugar.

Incorporate kalamata olives into the mixture.

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Tuck thyme into the mixture.

Pour more olive oil if needed.

Toss all ingredients together.

Bake in the oven at a very low temperature.

Use small pieces of wood to maintain a small fire in the oven without charring the tomatoes.

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