Marinated Picholine Olives

Name: Marinated Picholine Olives
Ingredients: 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice, lightly crushed with flat side of a large heavy knife; 1 teaspoon whole pink peppercorns, lightly crushed; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California; 2 (3- by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon zest; 2 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest; 2 cups whole picholine or other brine-cured small green olives (3/4 pounds)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1 large shallot, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice, lightly crushed with flat side of a large heavy knife
1 teaspoon whole pink peppercorns, lightly crushed
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
2 (3- by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon zest
2 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest
2 cups whole picholine or other brine-cured small green olives (3/4 pounds)

Directions

1

Cook garlic in 2 tablespoons oil in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 30 seconds.
2

Transfer garlic with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and reserve oil separately (to prevent garlic from continuing to brown in hot oil).
3

Simmer 1/4 cup vinegar with shallot and brown sugar in a 1-quart heavy saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon, about 4 minutes.
4

Add garlic, garlic oil, remaining 1/2 cup olive oil, remaining 1/4 cup vinegar, spices, bay leaves, zests, and olives and bring to a simmer.
5

Transfer mixture to a bowl and cool to warm.
6

Marinate olives, covered and chilled, at least 24 hours.
7

If desired, reheat in saucepan over low heat, stirring until warm.
8

Transfer with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.