Lemon Garlic Olives
By: Anonymous
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 12:53am

Ingredients




1 (10-ounce) jar large green, pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives
4 fresh oregano sprigs
4 lrg cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
8 whl black peppercorns
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1 Drain the jar of olives, reserving the brine. Place the olives in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water, then let drain thoroughly. 2 Layer olives, oregano, garlic, lemon wedges and peppercorns in the olive jar. 3 (Reserve the olives that do not fit back into the jar for something else.) Add the lemon juice and top off with the reserved brine. 4 Shake well and let olives marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 week.