Cured Olives

Ingredients

• 1 pound of green olives, preferably Italian Castelvetrano
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the olives, olive oil, garlic, sea salt, lemon juice, and oregano.
2. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
3. Transfer the mixture to a glass jar or container.
4. Seal the jar or container and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks, shaking the jar or container every few days.
5. After 2 weeks, the olives will be cured and ready to eat.

Interesting Facts

• Cured olives are a popular snack in the Mediterranean and Italian cuisines.
• The Castelvetrano olive is the most popular variety used for curing olives.
• Curing olives can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months, depending on the variety of olive used.