Citrus Marinated Olives

Submitted by dicentra

"Alton Brown."

 

• Ready In: 48hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 pound

ingredients

• 1 lb large green olives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder

directions

1. Drain the olives of any brine and rinse thoroughly with cool water. Cover in cool water and allow to soak for at least 5 minutes and up to 5 hours.
2. In a 1 to 1 1/2-quart container combine the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and curry powder.
3. Add the olives and stir or shake to combine. Make sure the olives are submerged in the marinade.
4. Allow to sit in a cool dry place for 1 day. Place in the refrigerator for another day or 2 before serving.