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Giardiniera {Pickled Vegetables)

Homemade Giardiniera is a zesty condiment that is easy to make. These pickled vegetables are full of flavor and liven up so many dishes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Brine2 days
Total Time2 days 25 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Giardiniera, Pickled Vegetables
Servings: 24

Ingredients

  • 3 cups small bite-sized cauliflower florets
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots (rounds)
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced red bell pepper (1 1/2 inch long pieces)
  • 1 cup pitted green olives , drained
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil , divided
  • 4 cloves garlic , peeled and sliced in half, divided
  • 2 Serrano chile peppers , sliced in half, divided
  • 4 bay leaves , divided
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano , divided
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds , divided
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds , divided
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds , divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds , divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns , divided

For the Brine

  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cups white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Prep and chop all the produce. Set out 4 pint jars.
  • To each jar add: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 garlic clove, 1/2 serrano pepper, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds, 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/8 teaspoon coriander seeds, and a pinch of black peppercorns.
  • Divide the cauliflower, sliced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and olives between the four jars. Fill them to the top.
  • Make the Brine: Set a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Stir well, then carefully pour the boiling brine into each jar.
  • Allow the pickled vegetables to cool at room temperature. Then cover with a lid, gently shake, and refrigerate for 36-48 hours before serving.
  • (If you find the pickled vegetables are too salty after 36 hours, you can pour one-third of the brine off the top and fill with water, then place the jar back in the fridge.)
  • Use as desired (see suggestions in full article.)

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Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1688IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg