Holiday Garlic Olives

Ingredients

• 2 7 12 oz jars large or jumbo pitted ripe olives undrained
• 1 12 tsp chili powder
• 2 large cloves garlic crushed
• 2 bay leaves crumbled
• 14 c virgin olive oil
• 12 tsp whole black pepper
• 1 small onion sliced
• 1 4 oz jar pimientos drained and chopped

Directions

1. Drain olives save liquid
2. In small saucepan combine 1 cup olive liquid chili powder garlic bay leaves olive oil pepper and onion
3. Heat to boiling
4. Reduce heat simmer 5 minutes uncovered
5. Stir in pimientos
6. Place olives in a large jar pour seasoning mixture over
7. Cover
8. Refrigerate
9. Make at least 3 to 4 days prior to serving
10. Makes about 3 cups