Orange Olives

Orange Olives
4.5 (2 ratings)
These orangey olives go great on salads, in stews or all by themselves. This recipe is by Leah Eskin and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
4
minutes
Servings
10
Total time: 19 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cup brine-cured olives
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
Directions
  1. Drain olives and tumble into a bowl.
  2. Pour in warm water to cover. Soak 15 minutes.
  3. Drain and pat dry.
  4. Roll olives into a medium skillet along with oil, thyme, zest, garlic, and fennel seeds.
  5. Cook over medium-high heat until garlic turns fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  6. Pull pan off heat; stir in vinegar.
  7. Pack into a 1-pint jar.
  8. Serve warm or cold.