Raw Organic Ayvalik Variety Green Olives – 5 kg

This is an unprocessed, raw olive product — it is shipped exactly as harvested from the tree and is not ready to eat directly. It must be processed at home by scratching or brining to remove its bitterness.

About the Product

We harvest them from our organic orchards in Karaburun, using the traditional Ayvalık olive variety. They are grown using ETKO-certified organic farming methods, without the use of any chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

Harvest and Delivery

Harvest will begin in October. This product is offered for pre-order; your order will be shipped in October, once the harvest is complete. As this is a fresh product, shipping days are scheduled according to the harvest calendar.

🫒 Scratched Green Olive Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 kg green olives
• 2 liters of drinking water
• 4 tablespoons of rock salt
• 1/2 cup of vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of citric acid
• Optional: 1 teaspoon of sugar

Instructions

1. Wash the olives.
2. Scratch each olive in 2-3 places with a knife.
3. Fill a jar with the olives and cover them with drinking water.
4. Change the water daily to draw out the bitterness. Taste them after about 7-10 days; once the bitterness is gone according to your preference, proceed to brining.
5. For the brine, mix the rock salt, citric acid, and vinegar into 2 liters of water and stir well.
6. Drain the water from the olives, pack them into a jar, and pour the prepared brine over them. It is important that the olives remain completely submerged in the brine.
7. Close the jar and keep it in a cool, dark place.
8. You can start eating them after about 2-3 weeks. The flavor will develop further the longer you wait.

Tip: To minimize darkening, place the olives into the brine as soon as possible after removing them from the water. You can also ensure they stay submerged by placing a clean weight on top of the olives inside the jar.

Storage

It is recommended to process the olives as soon as possible after delivery and to keep them in a cool, dry place until processing begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the olives arrive bitter?
Yes, raw olives are bitter by nature. They cannot be eaten without processing.

How soon do I need to process them?
We recommend starting the process within a few days of receiving your order.

How many jars will 5 kg fill?
Although it varies depending on the size of the olives, 5 kg will fill approximately 5-6 medium-sized jars.