Jenny White's Chilli, Thyme and Orange Marinated Olives

Name: Jenny White's Chilli, Thyme and Orange Marinated Olives
Prep time: 1440 min
Total time: 1440 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1kg mixed green and black olives, drained and rinsed; 4 small whole red chillies; 1 small orange, pared rind; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 10 black peppercorns; 800ml extra virgin olive oil

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Prep: 1440 mins

Serves: 6

Italian Snack

Ingredients

1kg mixed green and black olives, drained and rinsed
4 small whole red chillies
1 small orange, pared rind
5 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
10 black peppercorns
800ml extra virgin olive oil

Accompaniment

Description

Indulge with these home-made olives marinated in spices and extra virgin olive oil.

Method

1
Wash the olives and, using kitchen paper, pat dry thoroughly. Layer them up in a 1 litre jar with the chillies, orange rind, thyme, rosemary and peppercorns. Pour in the oil, ensuring the top layer is covered. Seal and leave to marinate in a cool place for 1 week.