Steps:
- Crack the raw olives with a hammer or rolling pin against a wooden chopping board and place in a large bowl or bucket. Soak the olives in water to cover for at least 1 week. Make sure you change the water everyday. This is to remove the bitterness of the olives. Once the olives have soaked for a week, strain the water and add clean fresh water to the bowl. Add the salt, garlic cloves, thyme, bay leaves and optional wild fennel. Mix well. Place all the solid ingredients (herbs and olives) into an airtight glass or ceramic jar. Pour in enough of the salted water to cover the olives. Close the jar and ensure it is airtight. Store in a cool dry place for at least 2 weeks before eating your first olive. Serve with drinks.
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Opu Sultan
[email protected]I've made these olives several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Suhail Suhail
[email protected]These olives are a great way to use up leftover thyme.
Damiene Labuschagne
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of olives, but these were actually really good. The thyme and garlic marinade really mellowed out the flavor.
Safiul Mandal
[email protected]These olives are the perfect snack. They're salty, savory, and have a little bit of a crunch.
Isaiah Boyee
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh thyme. It really gives the olives a delicious flavor.
Suffiyan Diffalter
[email protected]These olives are a great addition to any antipasto platter.
Beam Beam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the olives turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Onika Islam
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to prepare olives and this recipe didn't disappoint. The olives were flavorful and juicy.
BD tradition
[email protected]These olives are a great way to add a little something extra to your favorite dishes.
Justin “Jxstin” B
[email protected]I love how versatile these olives are. I've used them in salads, on pizzas, and even as a garnish for cocktails.
Paul D Mathena
[email protected]These olives are the perfect appetizer. They're salty, savory, and have a little bit of a kick from the garlic.
Kenneth ADIELE
[email protected]I made these olives for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Ali Jannat
[email protected]These olives are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of thyme and garlic.
Carene Van Wyk
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of olives, but these were delicious! The thyme and garlic marinade really made all the difference.
Angel Mobile
[email protected]These olives were a huge hit at my party! They were so flavorful and addictive, and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.