SICILIAN OLIVES

SICILIAN OLIVES As many pounds of cracked Sicilian olives as desired. 3 cups red wine vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon basil (fresh) 1/2 teaspoon oregano 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) baby lima beans 1 chopped red vinegar pepper, in strips 1-2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 1 large red onions, sliced into rings cracked pepper 1 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. lemon juice

Use fresh herbs when in season. 1 cup balsamic vinegar may be substituted for 1 cup red wine vinegar, if desired. Bring vinegar and water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and drop in garlic. Allow to cool five minutes and add remaining ingredients. Mix all together. Chill overnight and enjoy.

This makes enough for 2 lbs olives. If you have less, you can store remaining marinade in refrigerator and use for salad dressing (just add olive oil) or use as a marinade for your next barbecue.

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