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Olives. Not Gardening

B3B3 Posts: 27,505
in The potting shed
I opened some fat green olives stone-in on Christmas day. How long will they last in the fridge? I haven't got a  cast iron stomach! If they're not going to keep in the fridge, I assume they don't freeze well but would they be ok for cooking?
In London. Keen but lazy.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited December 2023
    I would keep them until they grow fur coats … if they last that long … we love olives … if they’re not already in brine or oil you can keep them covered with some olive oil, then you can use that for cooking afterwards 😋 

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  • coccinellacoccinella Posts: 1,428
    They will be OK for cooking. I would say they are still ok to eat now but perhaps give them a rinse. 

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  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    Are they in oil or brine or something else? Hopefully they have been covered rather than exposed to air? 
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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    They were in brine or lemon juice and possibly some oil. In a dish with cling film so they haven't dried out. Glad they'll be ok to eat. They weren't cheap! Thanks all
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    They sound delicious ... bung 'em this way if there's too many  ;)

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  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953
    The posh ones in plastic containers from the deli counter or the chilled cabinet usually have fairly short use by dates. However, the tin I bought for Christmas says they will keep for  several weeks in the fridge, decanted out of the tin to a non metallic container. Really pleased to discover that, I’m the only one that eats them, and it’s hard work to finish them all quickly.
  • floraliesfloralies Posts: 2,718
    They'll be fine in a covered container, non metallic for ages. I eat loads and OH doesn't and they keep well.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Looks delish @pansyface
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953
    I’m going to try this! Will skip the chilli flakes, and use tinned olives, but I’m sure it will be delicious.
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