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Ingredients

  • 2 -3 truffles in brine
  • 1 cup fruity extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarsely-ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Thinly slice the truffles.
  • In a small frying pan, warm 4 tblsps of the olive oil over low heat, then add the sliced truffles and the pepper.
  • Cook gently for a few minutes, watching carefully so that truffles don't brown.
  • Don't let the mixture get too hot.
  • Remove from the heat, let cool a little, and mix with remaining olive oil.
  • Pour into a clean and dry 1-cup bottle and let stand 3-5 days, shaking from time to time.
  • Store in a cool, dark place.
  • This oil will keep for 6 months to a year.