Best 6 Homemade Hot Giardiniera Recipes

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Craving a fiery kick to spice up your sandwiches, burgers, or charcuterie boards? Look no further than homemade hot giardiniera, a fiery pickled relish that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. The secret to a great giardiniera lies in the careful selection of vegetables and spices, as well as the perfect balance of vinegar, oil, and seasonings. With just a bit of time and effort, you can create a jar of hot giardiniera that will become a pantry staple, whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICAGO-STYLE HOT GIARDINIERA



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT ITALIAN GIARDINIERA



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This is Italian giardiniera. It is wonderful on Chicago style Italian beef sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, French dips, pastas or even as a pizza topping. You can even snack on it as is if you choose. Once you taste it you will figure out what you prefer to use it on.

Provided by PHONETEK

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time P2DT2h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 green bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
8 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup fresh cauliflower florets
½ cup salt
water to cover
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place into a bowl the green and red peppers, jalapenos, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower. Stir in salt, and fill with enough cold water to cover. Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, drain salty water, and rinse vegetables. In a bowl, mix together garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and olives. Pour in vinegar and olive oil, and mix well. Combine with vegetable mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

HOMEMADE HOT GIARDINIERA



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With hundreds of reviews on food network, this is from Jeff Mauro on Sandwich King. Enjoy! Cook time is marinating time.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 16h20m

Yield 3-4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup table salt
1 cup small-diced carrot
1 cup tiny cauliflower floret
4 -8 serrano peppers, sliced (depending on heat level desired-I use jalapenos)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk celery, diced small
1 red bell pepper, diced small
2 cups canola oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups water and the salt in a glass or non-reactive bowl. Mix until the salt is dissolved. Add the carrots, cauliflower, serranos, garlic, celery and bell pepper to the salt water and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Day 2, drain and rinse the vegetables. In a clean bowl, mix together the oil with the oregano and pepper. Add the vegetables and mix to combine. Allow to marinate overnight. Giardiniera will only get better with time. After 2 days at the most in the bowl, you can place in air-tight mason jars and keep in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1334.8, Fat 145.8, SaturatedFat 10.8, Sodium 9495.3, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5, Protein 2

GIARDINIERA



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Crunchy vegetables pickled in white-wine vinegar, known as Giardiniera, can be served as a garnish or a side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 bay leaf
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon celery seeds
2 celery stalks, trimmed, peeled, sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, trimmed, peeled, sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces
1/2 head cauliflower, separated into florets
1 small yellow onion, trimmed, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and halved crosswise
2 serrano peppers sliced crosswise on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, bay leaf, cloves, celery seeds, and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and return to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid.

GIARDINIERA



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Sweet and tangy, this Italian condiment is packed with peppers, cauliflower, carrots and other crisp-tender veggies. It's perfect to offer alongside pickles or olives on a relish tray. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups white vinegar
3-1/2 cups sugar
3 cups water
4-1/2 teaspoons canning salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fennel seed
2 small heads cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 12 cups)
4 large carrots, sliced
4 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
48 pearl onions, peeled and trimmed (about 1-1/4 pounds)
4 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 serrano peppers, seeds removed and thinly sliced
10 bay leaves
20 whole peppercorns
10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, combine vinegar, sugar, water, canning salt, oregano and fennel seed. Bring to a boil. Add cauliflower, carrots, celery and onions; return to a boil. Remove from heat; add peppers., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 10 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2- in. headspace. Add a bay leaf and 2 peppercorns to each jar; divide garlic slices among jars. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding more hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOT ITALIAN GIARDINIERA



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I scoured the net looking for a recipe for this, since I couldn't find any giardiniera at our local grocery to have with Chicago Italian Beef Recipe #30484. I found this recipe by PHONETEK on AllRecipes.com, and tweaked it to suit my family's preferences. I use fresh jalapenos in the summer, and pickled ones through the winter. Because we use this directly in the Italian Beef recipe, I cut out a good quantity of the oil. Note: the cook time is the marinating time. Posted here for safekeeping.

Provided by eknecht

Categories     Low Protein

Time P3DT15m

Yield 2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced or 25 pickled jalapeno peppers, rings
1 celery, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup salt
water, to cover
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (4 1/4 ounce) can chopped olives
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place into a bowl the green and red peppers, jalapenos, celery, carrots, and onion.
  • Stir in salt, and fill with enough cold water to cover.
  • Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, drain salty water, and rinse vegetables.
  • In a bowl, mix together garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and olives.
  • Pour in vinegar and olive oil, and mix well.
  • Combine with vegetable mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 2933.2, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Use a variety of vegetables that will hold their shape well when pickled, such as carrots, celery, cauliflower, and peppers.
  • Cut the vegetables uniformly: This will help them pickle evenly.
  • Use a good quality vinegar: The type of vinegar you use will affect the flavor of your giardiniera. White vinegar is a good all-purpose choice, but you can also use red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or rice vinegar.
  • Add some spices and herbs: This will give your giardiniera a more complex flavor. Some good options include garlic, cloves, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  • Let the giardiniera pickle for at least two weeks: This will allow the flavors to develop fully.

Conclusion:

Giardiniera is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for adding a tangy, savory flavor to sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. It can also be used as a relish or dipping sauce. If you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meals, giardiniera is a great option. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for months.

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