Best 7 How To Can Giardiniera Recipes

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Giardiniera is a zesty and flavorful pickled vegetable relish that originated in Italy. It is typically made with a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, cauliflower, and bell peppers, which are pickled in a vinegar-based solution. Giardiniera is a popular condiment that can be used to add a tangy and crunchy element to sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. It is also a common ingredient in Italian dishes such as pasta and risotto. This article provides two recipes for making giardiniera: a traditional Italian recipe and a quick and easy recipe. The traditional Italian recipe uses a variety of fresh vegetables and a homemade pickling solution, while the quick and easy recipe uses a store-bought pickling mix for convenience. Both recipes result in a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

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GIARDINIERA PICKLED VEGETABLES



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Homemade Giardiniera Pickled Vegetables - Bold and tangy Giardiniera is an easy refrigerator pickles recipe that combines fresh veggies with zesty spices and vinegar. Enjoy with snacks, sandwiches, and as a side with your favorite main dishes!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Appetizer     Condiment     Side Dish     Snack

Time P2DT25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups small cauliflower florets
1 ½ cups sliced carrots
1 ½ cups sliced celery
1 ½ cups sliced red bell pepper
1 cup pitted green olives
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic (smashed)
4 bay leaves
2-4 serrano chiles
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
3 cups water
3 cups white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Prep work: Chop all the fresh produce into small bite pieces. Cut the serrano chiles in half. Drain the green olives. Set out 4 pint jars.
  • To each jar add: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 smashed garlic clove, 1 bay leaf, ½ - 1 serrano pepper, ½ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon celery seeds, ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds, ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds.
  • Divide the cauliflower, sliced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and olives between the four jars. Fill them to the top.
  • Set a medium saucepot over high heat. Add the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Stir well, then carefully pour the boiling brine into each jar.
  • Allow the pickled vegetables to cool at room temperature. Then cover with a lid, shake, and refrigerate for 36-48 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.33 cup, Calories 48 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 682 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

JARDINIERE



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In classic canning a Jardiniere was a mix of the garden that was put up as a pickled salad.

Provided by Canning Homemade

Categories     Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pc. Bay leaves
6 pc. whole black peppercorns
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbs pickling or canning salt
2 cups small cauliflower florets
1 1/2 cups pickling or pearl onions (I didn't have either so I cut up enough onions to make 1 ½ cups)
3 stalks celery, cut into ¼ in slices ( I did mine on the diagonal so it looks more interesting)
2 pc. carrots, peeled and cut into sticks 1 1/ inches long and ½ inch wide. (I used same amount of baby carrots instead)
1 slices small zucchini, cut into ¼ inch
2 strips large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into ¼ inch
1 strips large yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into ¼ inch
1 strips large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into ¼ inch (I didn't have green so I used yellow)

Steps:

  • Prepare canner, jars and lids.
  • Tie bay leaves, peppercorns and garlic in a square of cheesecloth or using a spice ball.
  • In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and the spice bag/ball. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and boil gently for 5 minutes until spices have infused the liquid. Add cauliflower, onions, celery, carrots, and zucchini and return to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in red, yellow, and green peppers. Discard the spice bag/ball.
  • Pack veggies into hot jars to within a generous ½ in of top of jar. Ladle hot pickling liquid into jar to cover veggies leaving ½ inch head-space. Remove air bubbles and adjust head-space , if necessary, by adding more hot pickling liquid.
  • Wipe rim with clean cloth or paper-towel, center lid on jar, screw band down till resistance is met, then increase to fingertip-tight.
  • Place jars in water bath canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes. Remove canner lid. Wait 5 minutes, then remove jars, cool and store.
  • This recipe make 3 quarts.

GIARDINIERA



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Sweet and tangy, this Italian condiment is packed with peppers, cauliflower, carrots and other crisp-tender veggies. It's perfect to offer alongside pickles or olives on a relish tray. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups white vinegar
3-1/2 cups sugar
3 cups water
4-1/2 teaspoons canning salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fennel seed
2 small heads cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 12 cups)
4 large carrots, sliced
4 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
48 pearl onions, peeled and trimmed (about 1-1/4 pounds)
4 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 serrano peppers, seeds removed and thinly sliced
10 bay leaves
20 whole peppercorns
10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, combine vinegar, sugar, water, canning salt, oregano and fennel seed. Bring to a boil. Add cauliflower, carrots, celery and onions; return to a boil. Remove from heat; add peppers., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 10 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2- in. headspace. Add a bay leaf and 2 peppercorns to each jar; divide garlic slices among jars. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding more hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOT ITALIAN GIARDINIERA



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This is Italian giardiniera. It is wonderful on Chicago style Italian beef sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, French dips, pastas or even as a pizza topping. You can even snack on it as is if you choose. Once you taste it you will figure out what you prefer to use it on.

Provided by PHONETEK

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time P2DT2h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 green bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
8 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup fresh cauliflower florets
½ cup salt
water to cover
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place into a bowl the green and red peppers, jalapenos, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower. Stir in salt, and fill with enough cold water to cover. Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, drain salty water, and rinse vegetables. In a bowl, mix together garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and olives. Pour in vinegar and olive oil, and mix well. Combine with vegetable mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

HOMEMADE HOT GIARDINIERA



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 16h20m

Yield 3 to 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup table salt
1 cup small-diced carrots
1 cup tiny cauliflower florets
4 to 8 serrano peppers, sliced (depending on heat level desired)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, diced small
1 red bell pepper, diced small
2 cups canola oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups water and the salt in a glass or non-reactive bowl. Mix until the salt is dissolved. Add the carrots, cauliflower, serranos, garlic, celery and bell pepper to the salt water and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Day 2, drain and rinse the vegetables. In a clean bowl, mix together the oil with the oregano and pepper. Add the vegetables and mix to combine. Allow to marinate overnight. Giardiniera will only get better with time. After 2 days at the most in the bowl, you can place in air-tight mason jars and keep in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 weeks.

GIARDINIERA



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Crunchy vegetables pickled in white-wine vinegar, known as Giardiniera, can be served as a garnish or a side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 bay leaf
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon celery seeds
2 celery stalks, trimmed, peeled, sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, trimmed, peeled, sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces
1/2 head cauliflower, separated into florets
1 small yellow onion, trimmed, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and halved crosswise
2 serrano peppers sliced crosswise on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, bay leaf, cloves, celery seeds, and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and return to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid.

CHICAGO-STYLE HOT GIARDINIERA



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I've been living in Chicago for the last 12 years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants. So I developed my own to use at home. We love it on everything from eggs to sandwiches and even pizza! -Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small head cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 5 cups)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, sliced
4 serrano peppers, sliced
1/2 cup salt
1 cup white vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup canola oil
1 jar (10 ounces) small pimiento-stuffed olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss cauliflower, celery, carrot and peppers with salt. Add cold water to cover. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Drain vegetables; rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large nonreactive bowl, whisk vinegar, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add olives and drained vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to allow flavors to blend., Transfer mixture to jars. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Before canning, make sure all your equipment, including jars, lids, and utensils, are thoroughly cleaned and sterilized to prevent contamination.
  • Use fresh, high-quality vegetables for the giardiniera. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform sizes so they cook evenly.
  • Pack the vegetables tightly into the jars, but leave about 1 inch of headspace at the top to allow for expansion during processing.
  • Use a canning funnel to carefully pour the hot pickling liquid into the jars, making sure to remove any air bubbles.
  • Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp cloth to remove any residue before sealing.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time. This will ensure that the jars are properly sealed and the food is safe to store.
  • Let the jars cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.
  • Conclusion:

    Canning giardiniera is a great way to preserve this delicious condiment and enjoy it all year long. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your giardiniera is safe, delicious, and packed with flavor. So, grab your canning supplies and get started today!

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