Relish Style Giardiniera

This recipe is great on roast beef sandwiches - hot or cold. It's origin is Al's #1 Italian Beef in Chicago. The recipe was printed in the Blue Plate Specials cookbook. It's like a regular giardiniera, but everything is chopped finely like relish so that it works well on a sandwich. Hint - the food processor is great for mincing the vegetables. Note - the cooking time is really the chill time. This is also excellent with cream cheese on a cracker.

• Ready In: 24 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  stalks celery, minced
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄2  red pepper, seeded and minced
• 1  plum tomato, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons small capers
• 1  tablespoon  caper  brine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. After mincing the vegetables, combine all ingredients.
2. Mix well and cover.
3. Store in the refrigerator at least 24- 48 hours before serving.
4. Stir a few times during this period.
5. Store in the refrigerator up to a week.