How Do You Preserve Olives In Oil?
Not only are olives delicious, they have so many wonderful uses. You can toss them in a salad, top a pizza, stuff an omelet or just serve them as a tasty relish. And here’s the bonus: They’re good for you, too. Preparing and preserving your own olives is a bit of a lengthy process, but it’s simple, and it can be fun experimenting with various flavors, herbs and spices. Follow these easy steps and you’ll be on your way to impressing your family and friends with your culinary prowess. Fill two airtight, glass containers one-fourth full with the dried herbs of your choice. Pour pure, extra virgin olive oil on top of the herbs until the containers are almost full. Seal the containers tightly and store them in a dark, cool place for 1 month before using. Dissolve 8 tbsp. salt in 1 qt. of water. Set aside. Cut a deep slit in each olive or crack each one with a wooden kitchen mallet. Place the olives in a large glass bowl. Pour the water and salt solution over the olives until they are comple
