Marinated Olives with Garlic

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Centuries-old olive groves filled with gnarled trees are an indelible image of Spain and countries around the Mediterranean. Homemade marinated olives offer a unique taste.


Ingredients  1 jar (12 oz/375 mL) green olives
1/4 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar [63 ml]
3 cloves garlic , smashed
1 thin slice lemon
1/2 dried hot pepper , (optional)
1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme
1/2 tsp dried marjoram or oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Preparation Drain olives. With back of knife, lightly crush olives; return to jar. Add vinegar, garlic, lemon, hot pepper (if using), rosemary, marjoram and cumin; seal and shake well.

Uncover and pour in enough water to reach top. Seal and let stand for 12 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days before serving. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.)

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2005