The short answer: pack the LĒVO Herb Pod with fresh or coarsely ground dried herbs, add up to 2 cups (16 oz) of olive oil, and run the Infuse cycle at 165°F for up to 5 hours, depending on the herb. The full steps are in the recipe card on this page, and the time and temperature calculator gives the setting for your specific herb.
Choosing your olive oil
Start with an extra-virgin olive oil with a mild, balanced flavor. It works as a neutral base, so your herb comes through instead of competing with a peppery or grassy oil. Our infusion oils include olive, MCT and coconut.
What to infuse olive oil with
Rosemary, thyme, basil, chili, citrus zest and whole spices all work well. Start with one ingredient so you learn its character before building blends. For a worked example, see how to infuse rosemary in olive oil.
Why infuse olive oil in a LĒVO
On the stovetop you have to watch the heat the whole time. A LĒVO holds the temperature and time you set, then dispenses straight into a jar, so every batch comes out the same. Compare our herbal infusion machines, or start with the LĒVO II+ oil and butter infuser.
Part of the LĒVO fun is making your own creations. Learn how to infuse olive oil with this simple recipe. Use this recipe wherever you use olive oil in your favorite recipes. Ready to learn how to infuse olive oil? Let's go!
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.
Share what you make with @LĒVO_Oil and be sure to tag it as #LĒVOmade.
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The LĒVO kitchen team develops and tests recipes for home infusing.
