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Olives in oil

This is a simple, traditional recipe for pickling olives. It makes a delicious and healthy snack that you can enjoy any time of the year. It is not at all difficult to pickle olives yourself as in Mediterranean countries .

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 500 Gram Green or black olives Added to
  • 1 l water Added to
  • 100 Gram sea salt Added to
  • 2 lemons Added to
  • 4 cloves of garlic Added to
  • Fresh thyme and rosemary Added to
  • 1 Teaspoon Peppercorns Added to
  • Extra virgin olive oil Added to
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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

For the olives in oil recipe, wash the olives thoroughly and place them in a large bowl. Add the water and sea salt and stir until the salt is dissolved. The olives should be completely covered by the water. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 3 days, changing the water every day.

2. Step

On the fourth day, drain the water from the bowl and let the olives dry.

3. Step

While the olives are drying, prepare the pickling spice: Wash the lemons and cut them into slices. Chop the garlic cloves and combine them with the thyme and rosemary, peppercorns and lemon slices.

4. Step

Place the olives in a jar and add the spice mixture. Pour enough olive oil to make sure all the olives are covered.

5. Step

Close the jar and leave it in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks to allow the flavors to develop.

6. Step

After two weeks of pickling, the pickled olives are ready to eat. They can be stored in the refrigerator for several months. A perfect snack to drink or with a Mediterranean meal.

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