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How long will they keep after they are cured? Should they stay in this mixture?

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Pickled olives will keep for about 2 weeks. It is best to keep them in their mixture.

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Can water work against preserving pickle?

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Possibly, it depends if there is already a pickling solution in your canister.

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Can I pickle the olives without the lemon, chilies, etc.?

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Yes, you can. Lemon, chilies, fennel, etc., are just flavor additives. Some people prefer pure olives without any additives.

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I have black olives, but they all ripen at different stages. If I pick the ripe ones, can I keep them somewhere until the others are also black?

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Yes, you can pick your olives at different stages as they ripen.

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Do all olives turn black when ripe, or is this a special variety?

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Yes, all olives turn purplish/black upon ripening. It is a common misconception that there are green and black varieties, but the color is purely based on ripeness.

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What do I do if the olives are soggy?

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Crush them gently, without crushing the pips. Make a paste, put it in a jar, add some olive oil, and other herbs as you wish. Spread it on toasted bread as needed.

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