Armadillo Eggs (Not Really) |
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Prep Time: 2880 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 2880 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Great, and different. These make a great food gift too. Prep time includes 2 days marinating time. Ingredients:
2 cups large unpitted green olives or 2 cups black olives, drained |
1/2 cup olive brine |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1/2 cup beer |
1/4 cup white vinegar |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
2 dried cayenne peppers or 2 chiles de arbol |
1 bay leaf |
3/4 teaspoon chili powder, preferably gebhardt |
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground |
Directions:
1. Place the olives in a bowl.
2. In a lidded jar, put remaining ingredients and shake.
3. Pour the marinade over the olives.
4. Let the mixture marinate for at least 2 days (longer, if you can), stirring occasionally.
5. These olives get better with age, and please, let set at room temperature at least one hour before serving.
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