Sicilian Fried Black Olives

Ingredients

• 1 lb. salted black olives, rinsed and placed in a colander

• 2 cloves of crushed garlic

• 3 tablespoons of vinegar

• ½ cup of olive oil

• ½ teaspoon of oregano

• 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

• Pat dry olives with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.

• Place olives, garlic and oil in a large frying pan and sauté over a medium heat for about 5 minutes.

• Remove from heat, and pour the vinegar over them.

• Return to the fire and as the vinegar evaporates add the oregano, cook at a lower heat for an additional 4 minutes.

• Serve hot or cold garnished with the chopped parsley.