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Sweet and sour giardiniera served

Sweet and Sour Giardiniera

Giardiniera is a traditional Italian pickle that became popular in Northern Italy. The sweet and sour version was popularized mainly by American Italian communities, where the classic vinegar flavor was softened with honey and sugar. This version is particularly well suited to cheeses, meats and platters, but it is also excellent on its own. The crispy texture of the various vegetables is preserved by the vinegar and oil pickling, while the flavors are perfectly balanced.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 10 min
Total 30 min
200 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 6
⭕ 300 g Cauliflower
⭕ 200 g Carrots
⭕ 150 g Celery stalks
⭕ 200 g Red bell pepper
⭕ 200 g Yellow bell pepper
⭕ 100 g Pearl onions
⭕ 100 g Green olives
⭕ 500 ml White wine vinegar
⭕ 500 ml Water
⭕ 20 g Salt
⭕ 80 g Sugar
⭕ 50 g Honey
⭕ 3 cloves Garlic
⭕ 1 tsp Mustard seeds
⭕ 1 tsp Black peppercorns
⭕ 2 Bay leaves
⭕ 150 ml Extra virgin olive oil

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Thinly slice the carrots and celery stalks. Dice the bell peppers. Peel the pearl onions and finely chop the garlic.

    2

    In a large pot, bring 500 ml of water and 500 ml of white wine vinegar to a boil. Add the salt, sugar, honey, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Stir until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.

    3

    Place the vegetables in a large bowl, then pour the hot vinegar mixture over them. Let it stand for at least 10 minutes to allow the vegetables to soften slightly.

    4

    Drain the vegetables, then mix them with the olives and pearl onions. Transfer the mixture to sterilized jars.

    5

    Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the vegetables, making sure they are completely submerged. Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

    6

    The giardiniera is ready to eat after 1 day, but the flavors will deepen further if you let it stand for a few days. It will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.