Herb Oil(Alton Brown) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 bunch parsley
    1/2 cup packed fresh basil
    1/2 bunch fresh thyme
    1/2 cup packed fresh oregano
    1/2 orange, zested
    1 whole dried arbol chile
    1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
    2 cups canola oil
    1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
    In a 1-quart mason jar, place all of the herbs, zest, chile and peppercorns. Pour both oils into a saucepan and heat to 200 degrees F. Pour the hot oils into the jar and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand overnight.
    Place cheesecloth over the top of the jar and replace the outer rim of the lid. Invert and strain oil into desired container.

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