Orange And Oregano Marinated Green Olives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 lbs large green olives, drained
3 slices orange, cut into quarters
5 sprigs fresh oregano
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tsp whole black peppercorns

Preparation

Layer the green olives, orange and oregano in a hot, sterilized 1-quart jar.
Gently heat the olive oil, orange juice and whole black peppercorns in small saucepan. Pour enough of the oil mixture into jar to cover the olives completely, leaving 1/3 inch space between the olives and the top of the jar. Seal while hot. Store in refrigerator. Oil will solidify upon refrigeration. Bring to room temperature before serving.