Greek Olives

Directions

1. 1
   Slit olives 3 times lengthwise.
2. 2
   Soak olives in cold water to remove bitterness.
3. 3
   Change water daily.
4. 4
   (Let soak until you can eat one.
5. 5
   Some bitterness will remain.)
6. 6
   Next, soak olives in brine for 3 days, being sure to saturate water with salt.
7. 7
   Drain olives, saving brine.
8. 8
   Place olives into large vat.
9. 9
   Throw in a generous amount of oregano and pour in enough olive oil to saturate them as you turn them over and over and over.
10. 10
    Have jars ready.