Black olives are a fixture of the Turkish breakfast table, and this Bodrum jar offers them already pitted and preserved in brine, so there is no stone to work around. The label notes that the olives are Mediterranean sourced, and the jar is sold with a listed net weight of 340 g.
Serve the olives straight from the jar alongside white cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and fresh bread, or slice them into salads, pide and pizza toppings, pasta sauces, omelettes and savoury bakes such as poğaça. They also work well in a mezze spread with hummus, labneh and pickles. Drain and rinse briefly if you prefer a milder, less salty taste.
Store the unopened jar in a cool place. After opening, refrigerate it and keep the olives covered by their brine so they stay firm and flavourful.