Roasted Black Olives and Pearl Onions

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   Preheat the oven to 300.

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   Spread the olives on a large baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, or until they have shriveled a bit and are slightly crunchy but not crisped or burned.

3. 3

   Let them cool in the pan (theyll dry more and become a bit crunchier).

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   Meanwhile, cut off the root end of each onion, but dont peel them.

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   In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups water and the vinegar to a boil, drop in all the onions, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on their size, until they feel soft all the way through when you squeeze them but not mushy.

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   Drain, and let them cool.

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   Remove the skin (or pop the onion out of the skin by squeezing at the top).

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   If the onions are 3/4 inch thick or more, slice them open and flake them apart, separating the layers; tiny onions can be left whole.

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   Toss the olives, onions, and orange zest in a bowl; dress with the oil and juice to taste.

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    Marinate briefly or overnight, refrigerated, if you want.

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    Serve at room temperature in a shallow bowl with a serving spoon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.