Italian Giardiniera
Ingredients
| 12 very small carrots, chopped | ||
| 1 small bunch celery, chopped | ||
| 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped | ||
| 1 head cauliflower, chopped | ||
| 1 cup salt | ||
| 2 quarts cold water | ||
| 1 lb small onions, chopped | ||
| 2 quarts white vinegar | ||
| 1/4 cup mustard seeds | ||
| 1 cup olive oil | ||
| 1 tbs crushed red peppers | ||
| 2 and 1/2 cups sugar |
This is a spicy pickled vegetable mixture that is used to complement cold meats and most famously on Italian beef sandwiches.
- Chop the vegetables and add them to a large sterilized container.
- Pour over the olive oil and add the mustard seeds, and crushed pepper.
- In a large sauce pan add the vinegar, salt, sugar and water and bring to a boil then simmer until well combined.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables. cover and refrigerate overnight before using.
- To use you may add the a sauce pan and heat gently or serve cold.
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