The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3591 — Historical Method for Keeping Olive Oil Fresh for over a Year
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3591 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
The author recommends not corking the container, but tying a cloth over the opening.
Store indoors, away from sunlight, with a claim of keeping the oil fresh for more than a year.
Historical editorial note: Keeping edible oil open to air can accelerate oxidation and contamination. The stated shelf-life claim should not be followed as modern storage guidance.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3591. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.