World's King

Here's one for you. Now I don't actually have a recipe for this. I only have a list of things that go in it and the basic process.


So when my grandfather and I do this every holiday season we start with a 5gallon bucket of green olives. The bigger the better. We get ours already cured and pitted but not seasoned. It's best to drain out the brine. And soak the olives in clean water over night. Changing the water at least once. The idea is to get as much salt out of the olives as possible. Trust me. If you don't soak them in clean water they will just taste like salt and you'll have ruined 5gallons of olives.


You'll need...

A large bucket for mixing. (Larger then the 5gallon bucket)
Basil (Dried)
Oregano (Dried)
Garlic (Whole cloves. Smashed is desired.)
Mint (Dried)
Cherry Peppers (Cut in half and seeded. We use about two gallons)
Crushed red pepper
Olive Oil (About 5 cups. It'll be too oily if you use more.)
Red Wine vinegar (About a cup)

(If I didn't state an amount then add to taste.)


Dump all the ingredients into the large bucket. Stir with your hands (wear gloves) until the olives seem to be covered with everything. This is the part I like. It gets messy. It's fun. When done mixing, keep everything in the large bucket and cover it loosely with plastic wrap or tin foil and store in a cool place. I like using my garage. Let it sit for at least three days before bottling. The bottles make great gifts. My family has contemplated stared a business and producing these year round. But all in all the process can be a pain in the ass and my grandfather is getting older. I think I'm taking over for him next year and doing all myself.


Have fun with this.

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