Ingredients

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

　　10 whole cloves

　　1 bay leaf

　　1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

　　1/2 teaspoon whole allspice

　　1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

　　1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

　　1/2 cup peanut or vegetable oil

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°F.

　　

Step 2

With a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder grind coarse zest, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon, allspice, and peppercorns with lemon juice to form a paste.

　　

Step 3

In a 1-cup measure or very small metal bowl stir together paste and oil. Set measuring cup or bowl on a baking sheet and cook in lower third of oven 1 hour. Cool on a rack 30 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Line a small strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and strain oil into a glass jar.