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Determining the amount of spice per jar is dependent upon the spice in the hot peppers; we put 2 teaspoons of the diced hot peppers into half of the jars
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Use the equivalent of 2-3 whole olives per jar, interspersing amongst pepper slices; arrange a couple on the outside for added appeal
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Place one garlic clove into the bottom of each jar; we put garlic into half of our jars
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Press pepper slices mixed with olive slices into each sterilized jar so tight that there are no air pockets in between the ingredients; press again from the top of the jar to ensure no air pockets in the jar
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Cover with extra virgin olive oil; even though there were no visual air pockets, the oil will find its way down the sides and in between the pressed ingredients (if it doesn't, carefully help it along with a thin wooden skewer carefully pressed toward the side of the jar and down, then pulled back a little to release a path for the oil to seep into)
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Press ingredients in the top down again, into the oil, and top up with oil
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Once all are immersed in oil, to avoid contamination,carefully wipe jar rim, to clean; seal each jar tightly
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Place in cool dark place for at least 4 weeks to cure