July 15, 2008
Ingredients:
12 cups of water
1 cup of coarse salt
Large Green Olives purchased by the box (seasonal)
Directions:
- Crush firm green olives, removing the pit.
- Soak crushed olives in water for 4 days, remember to change water every day.
- Place olives into canning jars.
- Boil salt and water mixture, pour hot solution into the jars.
- Seal jars and store.
Preparation: Pour contents of sealed jar into a bowl and soak the olives in fresh water for at least one day (over night is better, squeezing olives occasionally and refreshing the water). Squeeze excess water out of olives and place into serving bowl, add fresh garlic, oregano, salt and olive oil to taste.
Stir frequently and after they have been dressed allow them to sit for a few hours before serving. If you are a true olive lover this Italian recipe will become a keeper.
