Best 4 Antipasto Canning Recipes

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**Antipasto Canning: A Journey Through Italian Culinary Delights**

Antipasto, an Italian culinary masterpiece, is not just a mere appetizer; it's a symphony of flavors, a delightful journey through Italy's rich culinary heritage. This versatile dish showcases a vibrant array of pickled vegetables, cured meats, flavorful cheeses, and delectable spreads, all carefully prepared and preserved to capture the essence of Italian tradition. In this article, we present a delectable collection of antipasto canning recipes that will transport you to the heart of Italy, allowing you to savor the authentic tastes and aromas of this cherished cuisine.

Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the art of preserving artichokes, capturing the essence of summer in a jar. Discover the secrets of pickling peppers, transforming them into a tangy, fiery delight. Let's explore the world of oil-preserved sun-dried tomatoes, capturing their sun-kissed sweetness. And for a taste of Italy's cured meat tradition, we'll delve into the art of making soppressata, a spicy, aromatic salami that will tantalize your taste buds.

Our journey doesn't end there. We'll unveil the secrets of crafting the perfect Italian giardiniera, a medley of pickled vegetables that adds a delightful crunch to any antipasto platter. Learn the art of preserving mushrooms, capturing their earthy goodness for a unique culinary experience. And for a touch of sweetness, we'll explore the world of fig preserves, a delectable spread that pairs perfectly with savory antipasto selections.

Join us on this culinary expedition as we explore the art of antipasto canning, preserving the flavors of Italy's rich culinary heritage. With each recipe, you'll discover new techniques, tantalizing taste combinations, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of Italian cuisine. Let's embark on this delicious journey together, creating an antipasto platter that will impress your family and friends, transporting them to the heart of Italy with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CALABRESE ANTIPASTO



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cauliflower, cut into bite sized florets
4 carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
4 inner celery ribs, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 pound small fresh button mushrooms
1 jar (7 1/2 ounces) pepperoncini (pickled green peppers)
1 (3-ounce) can pitted black olives, drained
1 (5-ounce) jar pimiento stuffed Spanish olives, drained
1 (12-ounce) jar baby kosher dill pickles, drained and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 (7 1/2-ounce) jar pickled onions
1 (6 1/2-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (7-ounce) can imported olive oil packed tuna, drained
1 (2 ounce) tin anchovies with capers, drained
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
3/4 cup canned tomato sauce
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar, plus more for jars
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Cayenne pepper
Sea salt, preferably gray salt

Steps:

  • Place all of the prepared and drained vegetables in separate bowls and reserve their juices.
  • In a large saucepan, combine ketchup, Worcestershire, horseradish, tomato sauce, tarragon vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Season, to taste, with salt.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Blanch the cauliflower for about 2 minutes; it should still be crisp. With a skimmer, transfer the florets to a tray to cool quickly. Repeat with the carrots and then with the celery, cooking them just long enough to remove their raw taste; they will be cooked more later. Add the white wine vinegar to the water and blanch the mushrooms for 1 minute (the vinegar will keep the mushrooms white). Drain and spread the mushrooms on a tray to cool quickly.
  • Add the cauliflower, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to the sauce. Add the juices from the canned and jarred vegetables. Add the pepperoncini, olives, pickles, onions, and artichoke hearts and toss well.
  • In sterilized canning jars, place 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar (this will guarantee freshness). Load the sauced vegetables into the jar, using a wide-mouthed funnel to avoid a mess.
  • In one of the large pans that you have used, add olive oil, tuna, and anchovies and mix well. Top each jar with some of the tuna mixture. Cover and refrigerate, or allow to cool on the counter before serving. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

ANTIPASTO



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This recipe makes a huge amount. I can it and give it away as Christmas gifts. We usually make this as a group project to cut down on prep time and cost. The ingredient amounts may be altered proportionally as needed.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 56

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chopped cauliflower
4 cups pearl onions
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
2 cups chopped green bell peppers
2 cups chopped celery
2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups distilled white vinegar
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon pickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth
1 cup black olives
1 cup pitted green olives
4 cups canned mushrooms
1 ½ (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • In a large bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the cauliflower, pearl onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, celery and cucumbers. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
  • In a small bowl with enough lightly salted water to cover, place the carrots. Soak 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
  • In a large saucepan, place the vegetable oil, vinegar, tomato paste and pickling spice. Bring the mixture to a boil. Drain and rinse the carrots, and place them in the mixture. Boil 10 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse the vegetables in the cauliflower mixture. Place them into the saucepan. Cook 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender but crisp.
  • Stir black olives, green olives, mushrooms and tuna into the mixture. Remove the mixture from heat. Discard the wrapped pickling spice. While still hot, transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 167.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

ANTIPASTO



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This is a very old recipe and I have made it for years with no issues. But if you are in doubt, use a pressure canner. If there's enough acid added I don't think you need to pressure can but some newbies come along and "think" they are experts. :) This has to be one of the best antipasto recipes ever! The original recipe came from one of those cookbooks where everyone submits a recipe but it has been modified. The only reason for this is when my Dad and Sister were making it they weren't sure if you were supposed to drain the olives and pickled onions, ...they didn't and it came out great! The longer you can let it sit the better it taste. It is quite a costly recipe to make so what I do is buy the "sale" items throughout the year and make it up a bit before Christmas, that's why I'm posting it now---watch for sales :)

Provided by Kansas A

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h30m

Yield 28 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 (14 ounce) cans olives, ripe, sliced
3 (14 ounce) cans green olives, sliced
4 heads cauliflower florets, small
3 (12 ounce) jars pickled onions
3/4 cup olive oil
6 (10 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms
4 green peppers, chopped
5 (14 ounce) cans green beans, chopped
8 cups ketchup, Heinz (The large can at Costco is just the right size)
4 -5 shrimp, rings or 5 (6 ounce) cans shrimp
6 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water (I buy one big tuna can at Costco)
2 quarts dill pickles, chopped
3/4 cup white vinegar (see NOTE!!)

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients in large pot. Boil 5 minutes.
  • Add next 4 ingredients, boil 10 minutes.
  • Add balance of ingredients. Try not to break up shrimp and tuna too much. Bring to just boiling.
  • Process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes.
  • Note: *Drain everything except olives and pickled onion juice. Biffy and Frank's flub (taste great.) Omit vinegar.
  • Optional - small amount of brown sugar, HP sauce, chopped garlic, hot pepper sauce (dried or fresh) WE NEVER USE THESE.
  • Something sure has changed with Recipe Zaar! When trying to put the ingredients in it was a big pain in the butt for the sizes. I've converted the grams to ounces but I didn't have everything in my cupboard to actually look at so I guessed. But most cans come pretty standard, and the "Frozen Shrimp" is a large bag -- it wouldn't let me put just "large.".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 16.1, Sodium 2426.9, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 22.7, Protein 16.5

ANTIPASTO WITH ANCHOVIES



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the best antipasto I've ever come across, the recipe is requested with every serving. Wonderful on crackers and have used it as a cold topper for a brie cheese wheel. (Originally from "Georgian Bay Gourmet, Winter entertaining")

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 pints

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large green peppers
4 large carrots
2 cans pitted black olives
1 (16 ounce) jar broken green olives
2 (12 ounce) jars pickling onions
2 (4 ounce) cans pimientos
1 (48 ounce) jar sweet pickles
1 large cauliflower
8 ounces olive oil
5 cloves garlic, smashed
2 (15 ounce) bottles ketchup
1 (15 ounce) bottle hot ketchup
1 cup red wine
2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 tablespoon oregano
2 (14 ounce) cans artichokes
2 (10 ounce) cans mushroom pieces
2 cans anchovies, chopped
3 (7 ounce) cans solid tuna

Steps:

  • Chop green peppers, cut carrots into julienne strips.
  • Chop ripe olives, green olives, pickled onions, pimento, sweet pickle and set aside.
  • Break cauliflower into bite sized pieces.
  • Put 2 oz of olive oil into frying pan and add 2 cloves garlic, add cauliflower and saute.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large pot add remaining olive oil and saute the remaining 3 cloves of garlic, add ketchup, wine, tomato paste and oregano.
  • Add chopped vegetables, pickles, olives, artichokes, pimento, cauliflower and mushrooms.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add anchovies and tuna to mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
  • Serve for use immediately, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, place in containers for freezing or place immediately in hot sterilized jars. [Editors note: Canning low acid foods such as olives or fish, has some heath concerns, we recommend that you read all comments below.]

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.6, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 2106.3, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 45, Protein 17.6

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your antipasto. Use fresh, ripe vegetables and high-quality meats and cheeses.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: The more variety of ingredients you use, the more flavorful your antipasto will be. Experiment with different types of vegetables, meats, cheeses, and herbs.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making antipasto. Feel free to experiment with different flavors and combinations of ingredients.
  • Canning your antipasto is a great way to preserve it: Canned antipasto can be stored for up to a year, making it a great option for busy families or those who want to enjoy antipasto all year long.

Conclusion:

Antipasto is a delicious and versatile Italian appetizer that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meats, and it is also a great option for parties and potlucks. Canning your antipasto is a great way to preserve it and enjoy it all year long. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy appetizer, give antipasto a try!

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