Mildly spicy Hot Giardiniera Recipe is ready in under an hour with this quick pickling method. The perfect condiment for everything!
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time10mins
Total Time40mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2quarts
Calories: 284kcal
Author: The Suburban Soapbox
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.