Marinated Olives

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Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 1 rosemary sprig
  • 4 cups mixed black and green olives, pitted

Preparation

Step 1


Step 1

Cut 3 (1/4-inch-thick) slices from the orange; set aside. Squeeze the juice from the remaining orange to equal 3 tablespoons. Cut 3 (1/4-inch-thick) slices from the lemon; set aside. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon to equal 1 1/2 tablespoons.
Step 2

Stir together the olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves, garlic, lemon juice, and orange juice in a small saucepan; cook over medium-low until just warmed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the reserved lemon and orange slices, thyme, and rosemary. Let stand 20 minutes.
Step 3

Place the olives in a wide-mouthed 1-quart jar. Pour the citrus-herb mixture over the olives. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, and chill 2 hours. Shake the jar to redistribute seasonings before serving. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.