Marinated Manchego With Orange Preserve
Marinated Manchego With Orange Preserve is a flavorful French French Receipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat oven to 350°F.
Cut 1/4" off top of garlic bulb and place on a sheet of foil.
Drizzle with oil; season with salt.
Wrap tightly in foil and bake until skin is golden brown and cloves are tender, 35–40 minutes.
Squeeze cloves into a large bowl.
Meanwhile, cut 1/4" off top and bottom of orange and cut lengthwise into quarters.
Remove flesh from each quarter, not including white pith, from peel in 1 piece (save peels).
Squeeze juice from flesh into a small bowl; set aside.
Cut peel into 1/4" pieces and place in a small saucepan; pour in cold water to cover by 1".
Bring to a boil then drain; repeat process twice more to remove bitterness.
Return orange peels to saucepan and add sugar, reserved orange juice, and 1/2 cup water.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peels are soft and liquid is syrupy, 20–30 minutes.
Let orange preserve cool.
Add orange preserve, Manchego, rosemary, thyme, and remaining 1 1/2 cups oil to bowl with garlic and gently toss to combine.
Cover and chill at least 12 hours.
Bring marinated Manchego to room temperature before serving with bread.
Manchego can be marinated 5 days ahead.
Cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.