Giardiniera

Ingredients

• 4 serrano chiles, thinly sliced, with seeds removed
• 2 red sweet peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 or 2 celery ribs, sliced or julienned
• 1 or 2 carrots, sliced or julienned
• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
• ½ cup salt
• 2 cloves garlic, slivered
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
• 1 cup white vinegar
• ½ cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
• ½ cup grapeseed or safflower oil

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    1135 calories; 110 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 48 grams monounsaturated fat; 44 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 12 grams dietary fiber; 14 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 3923 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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About 2 quarts

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, using your hands, mix the vegetables and salt until well combined. Cover the vegetables with water. Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to sit, unrefrigerated, for 8 to 12 hours.
2. Drain the vegetables and rinse thoroughly. Sterilize 2 quart-size glass jars, with lids, in the dishwasher or by submerging them in boiling water for 10 minutes.
3. In one sterilized jar, combine the garlic and all the herbs and spices; add the vinegar and oil and shake well to emulsify the dressing. Pour half the dressing into the other jar.
4. Pack the vegetables into the jars. If vegetables are not completely coated, make and add more dressing. Screw lids onto jars and refrigerate. Allow the mixture to mellow for a couple of days before serving.