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Joanna Gaines' Grandma's Olives (Aceitunas de la Abuela)

Grandma's Olives (Aceitunas de la Abuela)

byKatie Button
Total 10 mins, includes cooling time
Active 10 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste or finely chopped anchovies
  • 1/4 teaspoon pimentón (smoked sweet Spanish paprika)
  • 4 large cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 rosemary sprigs
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 2 cups mixed olives with pits
  • Sherry vinegar, to taste
    Directions
    1. Combine the olive oil, anchovy paste, pimentón, garlic, rosemary, and thyme in a saute pan and warm over medium heat, whisking together, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the olives and toss until warm. Add a splash of vinegar to taste and serve warm, or just let sit to continue to infuse the flavors.