Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Mediterranean Olives (Olive Mediterranea) Recipe

Ingredients

• 225 g/8 oz/1 1/3 cups black olives

• 225 g/8 oz/1 1/3 cup green olives

• 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh marjoram

• 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced

• 8 whole peppercorns

• 1 lemon, quartered

• 1 sprig of rosemary

• Virgin olive oil

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Method:

1. Place everything except the olive oil in a clean, wide-necked jar.

2. Pour in the olive oil, then cover and seal with greaseproof (waxed) paper or foil and a lid.

3. Store in a cool, dark place, shaking every 2 or 3 weeks. After 1 month the olives are ready for use.

4. Drain well before serving as an antipasto. The oil can be used for salad dressings.