Meyer Lemon & Rosemary Marinated Olives
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Using Meyer Lemon Honey Living Vinegar.
We love olives in any version - canned, jarred, fresh, dried - doesn’t really matter, we’ll eat them. But, there is an irresistible elegance about Castelvetranos that are warm to the touch and that leave a hint of rosemary and lemon wafting in the air. These marinated olives also feature a subtle acidity brought on by vinegar, leaving them perfect to pair with a sweeter cocktail or on their own as a fancy upgrade to any mezze table.
Meyer Lemon & Rosemary Marinated Olives
INGREDIENTS
| 3 cups | Castelvetrano olives (we prefer un-pitted) |
| 1 cup | Olive oil |
| 4 cloves | Garlic, peeled and smashed |
| 1 sprig | Rosemary |
| 2 slices | Lemon rind |
| 2 tbsp | Red pepper flakes |
| 2 tbsp | Meyer Lemon Honey Living Vinegar |
METHOD
- In a small pot combine oil, smashed garlic, rosemary, red pepper, and Meyer Lemon Honey Living Vinegar.
- Heat to a subtle boil. Take off heat and add lemon rind.
- Pour over olives, and eat immediately (for warm olives) or at room temperature.
- Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before serving, remove olives from the refrigerator to bring them to room temperature (~1-2 hours, depending on season). Transfer to your favorite bowl and enjoy!
