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How to Cure Green Olives (Traditional Method)

A classic, reliable method for curing green olives. We recommend using the amount of salt listed because it helps preserve the olives.

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2 kg green olivesLemon, cut into quarters — use one lemon (4 quarters) per medium glass jarSalt, to tasteWaterGreen or red hot peppers, as desiredOlive oilFor more long-term preserving methods, here’s how to can fresh corn: How to Can Fresh CornTo make olive salad see: Olive & Pomegranate Salad

Step 1

Wash the olives, then gently crack each one to make a small slit — you can do this with a garlic crusher or a small flint stone.

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Olive & Pomegranate Salad