{"id":"18db6ee6-9065-4027-9b98-e9ef128e2674","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/18db6ee6-9065-4027-9b98-e9ef128e2674","source_url":"https://signsofgoodfood.com/recipes/giardiniera","title":"Giardiniera","description":"Chicago-style! A spicy condiment that goes great on sandwiches.","servings":1,"servings_text":"1 32-oz jar","image_url":"https://img.youtube.com/vi/m5B-hFCPTCU/maxresdefault.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"0.25 c kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"0.75 c cauliflower, small florets","item":"cauliflower, small florets","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 serrano peppers, thinly sliced","item":"serrano peppers","quantity":4,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"1 red bell pepper, deseeded and small diced","item":"red bell pepper, deseeded and small diced","quantity":1},{"text":"2 c tap water","item":"tap water","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tbsp dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"0.5 c green olives, chopped (optional)","item":"green olives, chopped","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"0.5 c canola oil","item":"canola oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 stalk celery, small diced","item":"celery, small diced","quantity":1,"unit":"stalk"},{"text":"0.75 c carrots, peeled and small diced","item":"carrots","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"peeled and small diced"},{"text":"0.5 c distilled white vinegar","item":"distilled white vinegar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Make the salt brine by stirring the salt into the water until it dissolves."},{"number":2,"text":"Add all prepared vegetables to the salt brine, except olives. Cover and refrigerate overnight (12 hours)."},{"number":3,"text":"The next day, drain and rinse vegetables VERY well. Otherwise your giardineria will be super salty."},{"number":4,"text":"Clean a 32-oz lidded glass jar VERY well. To this jar, add the garlic, herbs, spices, vinegar, and oil, then shake well to combine."},{"number":5,"text":"Pack the vegetables and olives into the jar, making sure they are completely submerged in the liquid. Add more liquid if needed."},{"number":6,"text":"Refrigerate for at least 1 day before using to let the flavor improve over time. Make sure the vegetables continue to remain completely submerged in the liquid, and always use a clean utensil when serving. Enjoy within 2 weeks."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:00:28.522446+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:00:28.522446+00:00"}