Crackling Olives for Snacking

Crackling Olives for Snacking

Ingredients:
olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)
shortening, vegetable, household, composite
oil, olive, salad or cooking
vinegar, balsamic
parsley, fresh

Directions:
If doing 4 individual packets: tear aluminum foil into 8' square sections.
Line them up on the counter side-by-side and not overlapping.
Fold the four corners up to form a square, leaving a 1/4" edge around the square to contain the liquid.
Place olives on the foil.
Place Giardiniera on top of the olives.
Drizzle olive oil over the top,
Fold foil over the top of the mixture.
Place in a covered storage container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Can be done up to 3 days in advance.
When you are ready to serve, place foil pouch in a 400 degree oven until contents are very hot and oil is sizzling.
About 7 - 10 minutes.
Place packets on heated serving plate.
Open the foil and drizzle balsamic vinegar over the liquid in the foil.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Close foil.
Serve immediately.