Marinated Black and Green Olives

Name: Marinated Black and Green Olives
Yield: Serves 12 (Makes about 3 cups)
Ingredients: 8 ounces, large, brine-cured green olives with pits; 8 ounces, large, brine-cured black olives with pits; 5 , large garlic cloves, crushed; 3 , large shallots, sliced thin; 1/2 cup, Sambuca (see note); 1/4 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon, grated zest from 1 orange; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 3/4 teaspoon, salt; Pinch, cayenne pepper

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Sure, you can buy pre-marinated olives at most any supermarket, but we find the flavor of most of these either too vinegar-sharp or muddy with dried herbs.

SERVES 12 (Makes about 3 cups)

TIME 20 minutes, plus 12 hours chilling and 30 minutes resting

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