K-Jon's Giardiniera

Submitted by K-Jon Chef

"Traditional Italian Table condiment used in the US for sandwiches."

 

• Ready In: 120hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 8 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups celery, chopped fine
• 6 chili peppers (Serrano chili sliced thin with seeds)
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 / cup red onion
• 2 teaspoons garlic, sliced fine
• 1⁄2 cup kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup canola oil

directions

1. -Add the 1st 7 ingredients into a large glass or metal bowl.
2. -Sprinkle on the salt and mix until well combined.
3. -Pour in the enough water to cover the vegetables.
4. -Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24hours.
5. -Drain the water and then rinse the vegetables under cold water to remove some of the excess salt.
6. -In a small bowl combine the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, celery seeds and pepper.
7. -Add the vinegar to the bowl and stir until combined. Then slowly whisk in the oil.
8. -Add the vegetables into a resealable container and top with the oil and vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 48 hours.