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For when you have an Olive Tree

Rinse Well

1. Put olives in drainable vessel
2. Fill with water (rainwater preferred)
3. Drain
4. Repeat daily for 14 days

Set & Forget (in Brine)

1. Choose storage vessels
2. Fill 1/3 of storage vessel with 1:10 salt to water ratio (use some of water to dissolve salt)
3. Store in dark place (e.g. dark cupboard)

To Taste

1. Empty brine
2. Add olive oil or 50:50 vinegar/water or new brine
3. Taste after 2 months (average time in brine – 4 months to year)

*This How Gal is very much paraphased from Milkwood’s highly informative post*