Homemade Italian Giardiniera Mix
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Whether you make it for the yummy salad dressing it yields or the wonderful pickled vegetables it creates, this Homemade Italian Giardiniera Mix is certain to put a smile on the faces of all those you serve it to. You can be creative with what you add to this small batch of pickled vegetables - the only one required is cauliflower. Chili peppers add some subtle heat while the taste of all the other veggies meld together beautifully. Salty, tangy, and delicious, this is a simple recipe that will become a staple in your refrigerator.
Makes2 quarts
Ingredients
- Fresh chili peppers of choice, or red pepper flakes, or jalapeno slices
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- cauliflower, cut in florettes or smaller
- carrots, cut in thin coins or use baby carrots
- pearl onions or large onions, chopped
- garlic cloves, whole, or a tsp. of minced
- green olives, pitted
- red and/or green pepper pieces, sliced
- celery pieces, sliced
- 2 quart jars
Instructions
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If using fresh chilies, poke several holes near the stem, or use pepper flakes. Combine water, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes and boil for one minute.
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Fill jars with assortment of veggies and pour hot liquid over and screw on lid.
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Cool and refrigerate for two weeks. Store in refrigerator.
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