Black Olives

Name: Black Olives
Ingredients: 2 kg raw olives; 280 g coarse salt; 125 ml white wine vinegar; 4 garlic cloves; 15 ml pickling spices; 2 -3 hot chili peppers; 2 -3 sprigs thyme; 125 ml olive oil

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 kg raw olives
280 g coarse salt
125 ml white wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves
15 ml pickling spices
2 -3 hot chili peppers
2 -3 sprigs thyme
125 ml olive oil

Directions

1

Slit the olives down one side.
2

Cover with cold water and leave to soak for 17 days to eliminate bitterness.
3

Change the water every day, then soak in salt water for 3 days, stirring occasionally.
4

You make the salt water by mixing the salt with enough water so an egg will float in the brine solution.
5

Drain, then soak for 3 days in 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water, making sure the olives are covered at all times.
6

Drain and add the garlic, pickling spice, chillies and thyme.
7

Pack in sterile jars and pour on olive oil to cover.
8

Seal and leave for at least 4 weeks.
9

The oil will take on an olive taste and can be used in salads.