Armadillo Eggs (Not Really)

• 2 cups large unpitted green olives or 2 cups black olives, drained
• 12 cup olive brine
• 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 12 cup beer
• 14 cup white vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 dried cayenne peppers or 2 chiles de arbol
• 1 bay leaf
• 34 teaspoon chili powder, preferably gebhardt
• 12 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground

1. Place the olives in a bowl.
2. In a lidded jar, put remaining ingredients and shake.
3. Pour the marinade over the olives.
4. Let the mixture marinate for at least 2 days (longer, if you can), stirring occasionally.
5. These olives get better with age, and please, let set at room temperature at least one hour before serving.

green olives, olive brine, extra virgin olive oil, beer, white vinegar, garlic, cayenne peppers, bay leaf, chili powder, cumin

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/armadillo-eggs-not-really-45017 (may not work)