Purchasing black olives in bulk can save you money. However, if olives are not a regular part of your family's diet, these oversized cans can seem like more trouble than they are worth. Freezing your excess olives enables you to take advantage of these bargain buys without worrying about using the entire can. Keep in mind that improperly frozen olives will lose their flavor, color, shape and texture.
Place olives in colander under cool running water to remove brine.
Spoon olives into plastic container. Leave at least 1/4 inch of space between the olives and the lid.
Cover olives with cool water.
Seal container tightly and freeze.
Defrost olives by placing container in the refrigerator.
Consume olives within three weeks of defrosting.
Tip
Remove olives from plastic container and store frozen blocks in air-tight freezer bags to conserve freezer space.
Olives may be frozen for up to six months.
Freezer-burnt olives are not spoiled or poisonous, and may be seasoned and pureed for use in sauces and marinades.
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Sylvia Cini has written informative articles for parents and educators since 2009. Her articles appear on various websites. Cini has worked as a mentor, grief counselor, tutor, recreational leader and school volunteer coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Clark University of Worcester, Massachusetts.