Giardiniera Redo

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Classic Italian-American pickled vegetable medley with a bright, tangy kick
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Giardiniera Redo

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 128.2
Dietary:
V Vegan

Description

This vibrant giardiniera features crisp carrots, celery, and green peppers preserved in a sweet-and-sour vinegar brine infused with mustard and celery seeds. The vegetables are first brined to ensure perfect crunch before being simmered gently in the spiced vinegar. The result is a colorful, tangy condiment that adds a zesty punch to antipasti platters, sandwiches, or cold cuts. It is an excellent make-ahead recipe that improves with age, making it ideal for parties or as a pantry staple.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel carrots, cut in half lengthwise, then slice into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
  2. Cut celery into similar 1 1/2 inch pieces.
  3. Remove seeds from peppers and cut into 1 3/4 inch strips.
  4. Break cauliflower into small florets.
  5. Peel pearl onions.
  6. Dissolve salt in cold water to create a brine.
  7. Place carrots, celery, peppers, cauliflower, and onions in the brine to cover. Refrigerate overnight (12-18 hours).
  8. Drain vegetables, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and drain again.
  9. Wash glass jars and lids; dry in a warm oven to sterilize.
  10. In a large non-reactive pot, combine vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, chiles (or powder), and sugar.
  11. Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar and infuse spices.
  12. Add carrots and onions to the boiling vinegar mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
  13. Add remaining vegetables (celery, peppers, cauliflower) and cook for 1-2 minutes just until slightly tender but still crisp.
  14. Fill warmed jars with hot vegetables, packing tightly.
  15. Pour hot vinegar brine over vegetables, leaving a 1/2 inch headspace.
  16. Wipe jar rims clean and seal lids firmly.
  17. Let jars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 128.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 189.2mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 30.9g11%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g39%
Sugars 14.7g
Protein 3.4g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: giardiniera, pickled vegetables, carrots, celery, green peppers, cauliflower, pearl onions, vinegar brine, mustard seed, celery seed, chiles, antipasti, vegan, preserving, appetizer, condiment
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