Part of the LĒVO fun is making your own creations. Learn how to infuse olive oils with this simple recipe. Use this recipe wherever you use olive oil in your favorite recipes. Ready to learn how to infuse olive oils? Let's go!
How To Infuse Olive Oils
Rated 4 stars by 41 users
Category
Basic
Servings
16
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Looking to learn how to infuse olive oils? You're in the right place.
Directions
Pack LĒVO herb pod with your herb of choice. Use fresh herbs or coarsely ground dried herbs. Too finely ground and your herb will seep through into your infusion, so grind just enough to increase surface area and maximize infusion.
Add the packed LĒVO Herb Pod to your LĒVO unit, inside the reservoir.
Measure up to 16 oz (2 cups) of olive oil, and add it to the reservoir. Make sure the herbs inside the Herb Pod are fully submerged in the oil.
Set your LĒVO to 165°F and infuse up to 5 hours, depending on your herb choice. Use the suggested settings shown on the Oil and Herb calculator to be precise.
When the Infuse cycle is completed, dispense your infusion into a clean, airtight container. We love reusable glass jars. Use the Herb Press accessory after dispensing to get every last drop from your soaked herbs inside the Herb Pod.
Keep your olive oil infusion in your pantry or refrigerator. Or, for maximum freshness, keep your infusions organized and accessible by pouring them into our freezer-safe Herb Blocks Tray storage solution.
Savory or sweet, whatever you’re cookin’ up, add the flavor and health benefits of herbs with LĒVO infused olive oil.
Recipe Video
Recipe Note
*For special ingredients, make sure to use the Activate cycle prior to infusing!
7 comments
Karen Graff
It would be nice to find a starter recipe book with herbs and temperatures… this is like cooking blind. A little disappointed in the educational side of this product that I was so excited to use.
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LEVO Oil Infusion, Inc. replied:
Hi Karen. Thank you for your feedback. We understand your desire for more guidance when using our product. You can find professional recommendations on duration and temperature for different herb and oil pairings on our LEVO calculator here: https://levooil.com/pages/levo-calculator-app
We hope this resource helps enhance your experience with our product, and if you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!
Kerry Bryant
Does anyone have a base or starting point recipe for oregano oil? I cant find, ratio, temperature or duration info.
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LEVO Oil Infusion, Inc. replied:
Hi Kerry! You will fill the pod with oregano and add enough oil to fully submerge the herbs. We recommend using our LĒVO calculator for the best time/temperature recommendations. You can find that at https://levooil.com/pages/calculator. Please feel free to reach out if you need any additional assistance!
Jana Mills
A few days ago, I infused olive oil with fresh basil using this recipe and put it in the pantry. I’ve since read a warning by Health Canada that herb infused oils made at home, esp. fresh herbs, can cause botulism, that the oil needs to be stored in the fridge and disposed of after a week! Does the heat during infusion kill possible spores on fresh herbs? I moved the oil to the fridge but am left wondering if it should be disposed of after a week.
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LEVO Oil Infusion, Inc. replied:
Hi Jana! We do recommend research is done on this topic and you follow the guidelines for your fresh herb preferences, if you plan to use them this way. If you’d like your infusions to last longer, we’d recommend utilizing the Dry cycle (a feature of LĒVO II). This cycle is used to dehydrate garden fresh herbs and spices. Use it on garlic, basil, parsley, fresh ginger, etc. This removes the moisture from the plant to give your infusion better flavor and a longer shelf life.
Stacey
I’d like a chart of something on the amounts of herbs to add to oils and butters..
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LEVO Oil Infusion, Inc. replied:
Hi Stacey! What you do with your LĒVO is entirely customizable to your tastes & preferences. If you’d like specific recipes to follow for amounts, we’ve got delicious oils & butters on our website to browse for reference, such as Rosemary Olive Oil: https://levooil.com/blogs/recipes/how-infuse-rosemary-olive-oil. We’d also recommend joining our LĒVO Love Club on Facebook for recommendations from other users. :)
Tom Rosenmayer
Why is there no recipe for a basic garlic infused olive oil?
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