SMASHED OLIVES

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My best friend and I came up with this recipe to bring back the wonderful tastes of Spain with us. When you are finished with the olives, use the flavored olive oil for a chicken or shrimp marinade. -Tiffani Warner, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mixed pitted olives
3/4 to 1 cup olive oil
1/2 small navel orange, cut in half
1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges
3 to 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
6 to 8 fresh thyme sprigs
5 garlic cloves, peeled
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon gin, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently mash olives to break skin. Add next 7 ingredients and, if desired, gin. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. , To serve, drain olives, reserving oil for another use; discard bay leaves.

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