Giardiniera (Pickled Italian Relish)
Loaded with cauliflower, carrots, peppers and more, my Giardiniera (pickled Italian relish) makes for the perfect condiment for any BBQ meal.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup carrot slices
- ½ cup white onion sliced
- ½ cup celery cut into sticks
- ½ cup red bell pepper sliced
- ½ cup jalapeños or other spicy peppers
- 1-2 cloves garlic
Brining Liquid
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons pickling spice
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables. Make sure your veggies are fully rinsed and clean before moving forward.
- Make the brining liquid. Combine all the ingredients for your brining liquid in a large pot and bring to a boil. Once the brining liquid is boiling, add your veggies and remove from the heat. The residual heat will par-cook the veggies, but not fully cook them. Allow everything to cool to room temperature.2 cups white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt, 1 Tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons pickling spice
- Brine the vegetables. Once at room temperature, spoon your veggies into a lidded glass jar, then pour the brining liquid over it. Place in your refrigerator and allow to brine for 48 hours.1 cup cauliflower florets, 1 cup carrot slices, ½ cup white onion, ½ cup celery, ½ cup red bell pepper, ½ cup jalapeños, 1-2 cloves garlic
- Serve and enjoy. After your giardiniera brines for a full 2 days, it’s ready to enjoy. Use as a condiment for sandwiches, pastas, salads, and more. Store in your refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1543IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg