Giardiniera

An Italian vegetable condiment served on meatball sandwiches, Italian subs, Italian beef, Italian sausage and Chicago style hot dogs!

Yield: 10 servings

Preparation Time: 45 min; Total Time: 3 days

Ingredients

Day 1:

2 green bell peppers, diced

2 red bell peppers, diced

8 fresh serrano peppers, sliced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 medium carrot, diced

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 cup fresh cauliflower florets

2 Tablespoons salt

Water to cover

Day 2:

2 cloves garlic

1 Tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1 jar (4 oz.) sliced pimientos

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup olive oil

Add To

Directions:

Day 1:
In a large bowl add the green, red and serrano peppers, celery, carrot, onion, and cauliflower. Stir in salt, and fill with enough cold water to cover the vegetables. Cover with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Day 2:
Drain water, and rinse vegetables.

In a separate bowl, mix together garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and pimiento. Pour in vinegar and olive oil, and mix well. Combine with vegetable mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days allowing flavors to meld.

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