Azure Market Organics Jumbo Green Olives, Organic

Description: Our large, fleshy Jumbo Green Ascolana Olives are a palate-pleasing, naturally-brined variety with a soft, satisfying flavor. Ascolana olives, a variety that originated in the central zone of Italy, are considered one of the finest olives in the world. They are the perfect option for a quick snack on-the-go, but also pair well with a lot of different flavors, resulting in them being a very versatile ingredient. Contains pits.     Experience Our Far-From-Ordinary Organic Olives Azure Market Organics Old World Collection Olives are for those with a passion for enjoying traditionally processed and fermented natural foods according to the “old ways.” Similar to the differences between raw sauerkraut and canned sauerkraut, natural preservation processes for olives result in a better tasting and more healthful food. Our naturally-brined olives are exceptionally superb in flavor without vinegar or preservatives (like potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate).    Our olives are sustainably grown in Peru and tended with care by growers who are dedicated to reforesting the desert and supporting a more biodiverse and healthy ecosystem using sustainable groves of olive trees.        Suggestions for serving: Olives offer an excellent alternative to most meats in family and home favorite dishes — now everyone can enjoy dinner! Olives bring a tasty, robust dash of extra flavor to complement most salads, pastas, sauces, pizzas, breads, and even cookies. A recipe that comes highly recommended with this type of olive in particular is one called Olive All'Ascolana.The olives are first pitted, then filled with a meat seasoned to perfectly accentuate the olive's natural flavors. After that, they're battered and fried. While a labor of love, you're sure to be the talk of the next gathering you attend with a winning recipe like this! Directions: Eat as a snack! Use in salads, pasta sauces, breads, cookies, or in any of your culinary creations. Ingredients: organic green ascolana olives, water, and sea salt.