Dos Aguilas Olive Oil

Citrus & Herb Cured Olives

Bright, aromatic olives infused with fresh citrus zest and Mediterranean herbs. A refreshing twist on traditional cured olives.

Prep: 25 min · Cook: 0 min · 8 servings · Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cured green or mixed olives
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 fennel bulb fronds, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds

Instructions

  1. Start with already cured olives - brine, water, or lye cured
  2. Drain olives well and pat dry
  3. Use a vegetable peeler to create long zest strips from citrus
  4. Strip rosemary and thyme leaves from stems
  5. Toast fennel seeds briefly in a dry pan
  6. Combine olives with all citrus zest in a large bowl
  7. Add fresh herbs, garlic, and fennel fronds
  8. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and toasted fennel seeds
  9. Pour olive oil over everything and toss gently
  10. Transfer to jars, pressing down to submerge in oil
  11. Refrigerate for at least 48 hours before serving
  12. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving
  13. Best consumed within 3 weeks for freshest herb flavor