Mildly spicy Hot Giardiniera Recipe is ready in under an hour with this quick pickling method. The perfect condiment for everything!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: giardiniera, hot giardiniera, pickled vegetables
Servings: 2quarts
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 canning jar
Ingredients
2cupswhite vinegar
2cupswater
2 1/2tablespoonsgranulated sugar
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
1/2tablespooncrushed red pepper
1bay leaf
2garlic clovescrushed
1head cauliflowerbut into bite sized florets
2celery stalksthinly sliced
4serrano peppersthinly sliced
2carrotsthinly sliced
1red bell pepperdiced small
1cupolive oil
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonground pepper
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic, cauliflower, celery, serrano peppers, carrots, and bell pepper to the saucepan. Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and all the vegetables to continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until they are crisp tender.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the vegetables and transfer to a large bowl.
Toss the vegetables with the olive oil, reserved cooking liquid, salt and pepper. Transfer to jars or an airtight container.
Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Notes
Hot Giardiniera can be made up to 3 weeks in advance and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.