Italian Giardiniera
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
Giardiniera is a mixture of vegetables, (peppers, celery, olives and special seasonings. Great on All sandwiches, soups, salads, chili and more. You can buy it already made in hot or mild varieties at your local supermarket.
List of Ingredients
Fresh chiles, of choice
1/2 Part water
1/2 Part vinegar
1 teaspoon Non-idodized salt, per pint of liquid
Cauliflower, in flowerets
Broccoli, in flowerets
Carrots, cut in coins - or- use baby carrots
Pearl onions
Garlic cloves, whole
Green olivesRecipe
Wash the chiles and with a toothpick poke several holes near the stem before packing in the jars.
Combine the water, vinegar, and salt in a pan and boil for a minute. Pour the hot mixture over the vegetables leaving 1/4 inch head space and cover. Allow the chiles and vegetables to pickle for 2 to 3 weeks before serving.
Note:
This basic recipe can be used for pickling chiles either alone or with combination of other vegetables. Choose the mixture of vegetables desired, the amount and type of chiles, and arrange them attractively in a jar before covering with the pickling solution.
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