Baked Olives (Olive Al Forno)
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Pancetta is an Italian bacon, usually sliced very thinly.
INGREDIENTS
24 very large green olives
24 thin slices smoked pancetta
Olive oilAllowing a few extra for mistakes, pit 24 extremely large, perfect olives, keeping them neat. Wrap each olive in a slice of pancetta. Thread on cocktail sticks, in pairs, and place on a lightly oiled cookie sheet.
Heat in a moderate oven until the pancetta fat starts to melt. Place briefly on kitchen paper towels to absorb excess fat and serve on a hot plate. Remove the cocktail picks, if desired.
Makes 4 servings