Italian Pickled Vegetables (Giardiniera)
Made with fresh vegetables, vinegar, and spices, Italian Pickled Vegetables (Giardiniera) is the perfect crunchy topping for salads, sandwiches, antipasto platters and more!
Equipment
- 3 16 oz. canning jars OR (2) 24 oz. canning jars
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets approx. 1 small head
- 3/4 cup sliced carrot approx 1 large carrot
- 3/4 cup sliced celery
- 3/4 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion sliced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar bottle should say 5% acidity
- 2 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp pickling/canning salt
- 2 tsp. coriander seeds
- 1 tsp. black peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Divide vegetables and seasonings among the canning jars.
- In a sauce pan, bring water, vinegar, and salt to a boil, stir. When the salt has dissolved, pour the liquid over the vegetables in the jars.
- Once room temperature, place lid on and refrigerate. Let the pickling do its magic for about 2-3 days before eating. Enjoy!
Notes
Should last 1-2 months in the refrigerator.
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