Gin Marinated Olives
The gin is optional, but gives a nice flavor.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mixed olives drained
- 1-2 cloves of garlic smashed
- several stems of thyme or oregano or rosemary
- 1 small lemon sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup olive oil more or less
- 1/2 cup gin more or less
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C
- Mix the olives, garlic, herbs and lemon in a small mixing bowl with the olive oil and gin.
- Transfer to an oven proof dish, deep enough to hold the olives.
- Add more gin and olive oil if needed to just barely cover the olives
- Bake for about 30 minutes.
- Store leftover olives in a clean jar or other container. Pour the leftover marinade over top.