Herb Oil

Ingredients

• 1  arbol chile dried whole
• 2 cups canola oil 
• 0.5 cup basil fresh packed
• 0.5 bunch thyme leaves fresh
• 1 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.5  orange zest 
• 0.5 cup oregano fresh packed
• 0.5 bunch parsley 
• 1 teaspoon pepper corns whole black

Equipment

• sauce pan
• kitchen towels
• cheesecloth
• canning jar

Directions

1. In a 1-quart mason jar, place all of the herbs, zest, chile and peppercorns.
2. Pour both oils into a saucepan and heat to 200 degrees F.
3. Pour the hot oils into the jar and cover with a kitchen towel.
4. Let stand overnight.
5. Place cheesecloth over the top of the jar and replace the outer rim of the lid. Invert and strain oil into desired container.