Giardiniera (Pretty Pickles)
Description
This International dessert features Small carrots (2cm diam, Celery, Capsicums, Cauliflower (1 kg, Small white onions. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel carrots, cut in half lengthwise then into 4cm (1.5 inch) long pieces.
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Cut celery into similar sized pieces.
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Remove seeds from Capsicums and cut into 2cm (3/4 inch) strips, 4cm long.
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Break the cauliflower into 4cm flowerets.
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Dissolve the salt in cold water.
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Dissolve the salt in cold water.
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Cover the vegetables with this brine and leave overnight.
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A clean (new) plastic bucket is a suitable container.
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After 12-18 hours drain the vegetables, rinse in cold water, and allow to drain again.
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Select jars with glass or enamelled lids.
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Wash and rinse well, then dry in a warm oven, 100 deg C (212&# 194;°F).
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In a large enamel or stainless steel pan
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combine vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, chillies and sugar.
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Boil for 3 minutes and then add the carrots and onions and boil for 5 minutes.
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Fill the warmed jars with hot vegetables and top up with vinegar to within 1cm (half inch) of rim.
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Close lids firmly.
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Makes approx 3 litres
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 543.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.2g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 234163.8mg9757%
- Total Carbohydrate 134.8g45%
- Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
- Sugars 128.5g
- Protein 2.5g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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