KICKED UP CITRUS MARINATED OLIVES

KICKED UP CITRUS MARINATED OLIVES image

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

Kicked Up Citrus Marinated Black Olives:
3 cups brine cured black olives, such as Kalamata or Nicoise
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2-cup lemon juice, or 1/4-cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced rosemary
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel, or 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel and 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
Kicked Up Marinated Green Olives:
3 cups brine cured green olives, such as Picholine, Manzanillo or Queen
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes

Steps:

Kicked Up Citrus Marinated Black Olives: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to mix. Marinate the olive mixture, covered and chilled, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 day before serving. Let come to room temperature before serving. To store indefinitely, transfer the olives to a 1-quart glass jar with tight-fitting lid and keep chilled. Kicked Up Marinated Green Olives: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to mix. Marinate the olive mixture, covered and chilled, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 day before serving. Let come to room temperature before serving. To store indefinitely, transfer the olives to a 1-quart glass jar with tight-fitting lid and keep chilled. Yield: About 3 cups