Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera

Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera

  • Prepare: 30M
  • Total: 30M
Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera

Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera

Diets

  • Vegan
  • Gluten free

Ingredients

  • Produce

    • 1 Carrot, medium
    • 1 small head Cauliflower
    • 2 Celery, ribs
    • 3 Garlic cloves
    • 4 Jalapeno peppers
    • 2 tsp Oregano, dried
    • 4 Serrano peppers
  • Condiments

    • 1 jar Pimiento-stuffed olives, small
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
    • 1/2 cup Salt
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 1 cup Canola oil
    • 1 cup White vinegar
  • Time
  • Prepare: 30M
  • Total: 30M

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Ive been living in Chicago for the last 12 years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants. So, I developed my own to use at home. We love it on everything from eggs to sandwiches and even pizza! —Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois

Very addictive. Ill have to try olive oil next time.

So, if you are a native from Chicago (as I am a born and raised Chicagoan), this is pretty authentic. And contrary to the previous post, you ABSOLUTELY have cauliflower in authentic Chicago style giardiniera!!! Only thing I would change is using olive oil rather than canola. I also add red bell peppers, green bell peppers chopped into thin strips. It is AMAZING on sausage, italian beef, even on turkey sandwhiches - awesome. Adds just the right amount of crunch, savory and spice.

I've lived in Chicago for only five years, but this is really good. You are going to want to chop your veggies more than is shown in this picture though. Most giardiniera I've eaten has been much more finely chopped and usually doesn't have cauliflower, but I would keep it because it's really good for you! You could certainly add other veggies that you like. Use it as a topping for hot dogs, sausages, Italian roast beef or muffaletta.

Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 5 cups)
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 4 jalapeno peppers, sliced
  • 4 serrano peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 jar (10 ounces) small pimiento-stuffed olives, drained

Directions

  • Directions In a large bowl, toss cauliflower, celery, carrot and peppers with salt. Add cold water to cover. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Drain vegetables; rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large nonreactive bowl, whisk vinegar, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add olives and drained vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to allow flavors to blend. Transfer mixture to jars. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 weeks. Yield: 8 cups. Editors Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face. Originally published as Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera in Country Woman December/January 2014, p27 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: thumbnails-i, container: taboola-native-stream-thumbnails, placement: Native Stream Thumbnails, target_type: mix });

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I've been living in Chicago for the last 12 years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants. So, I developed my own to use at home. We love it on everything from eggs to sandwiches and even pizza! —Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera

  • Produce

    • 1 Carrot, medium
    • 1 small head Cauliflower
    • 2 Celery, ribs
    • 3 Garlic cloves
    • 4 Jalapeno peppers
    • 2 tsp Oregano, dried
    • 4 Serrano peppers
  • Condiments

    • 1 jar Pimiento-stuffed olives, small
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
    • 1/2 cup Salt
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 1 cup Canola oil
    • 1 cup White vinegar

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Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera

I've been living in Chicago for the last 12 years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants. So, I developed my own to use at home. We love it on everything from eggs to sandwiches and even pizza! —Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois