Best 2 Meatball Heroes With Quick Pickled Giardiniera Recipes

Creating a savory and flavor-packed sandwich experience can be a culinary adventure. Meatball heroes, iconic in their stature, take center stage in this delectable dish. To elevate the taste symphony, a tangy and crisp quick pickled giardiniera joins the party, adding a delightful crunch and a burst of piquant flavor. The combination of tender meatballs nestled in a soft and chewy hero roll, embraced by a vibrant and zesty giardiniera, promises a mouthwatering journey for the taste buds. This article will guide you through crafting the ultimate meatball hero with quick pickled giardiniera, ensuring a sandwich that satisfies and delights.

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GIARDINIERA

Giardiniera image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups white wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
Kosher salt
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 small bulb fennel, cored and sliced, plus 1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 small carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed

Steps:

Bring the vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, the bay leaves, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the cauliflower, fennel, red onion, carrots and garlic. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the vegetables cool in the brine, then refrigerate until chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

GIARDINIERA, SWEET AND/OR HOT (PICKLED VEGETABLES)

Giardiniera, Sweet And/Or Hot (Pickled Vegetables) image

Giardiniera is a mixture of pickled veggies, usually served as a condiment, side dish, or mixed into salads. Here is a recipe for making both the sweet or the hot variety. Basically its the same vegetable mix, the sweet version contains sugar in the marinating liquid, the hot version does not. The sweet version takes 2 days to marinate. The hot version takes 2 to 3 weeks. Since I don't can, I can't give you instructions for that....sorry. The "cook time" is the marinating time for the sweet version.

Provided by Dee514

Categories Vegetable

Time P2DT15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 lb green Italian olives, crushed
1 large yellow onion, sliced (or 1 cup tiny pearl onions, peeled)
1 garlic clove, sliced thin
2 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 stalk celery, sliced diagonally
2 cups cauliflower florets, cut into small chunks
1 cup broccoli floret (optional, omit in hot version)
1/2 red bell pepper, quartered and sliced
1/4 cup hot pepper (or less to taste for hot version only)
1/2 cup white vinegar or 1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
6 peppercorns
1 tablespoon dry dill weed
1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

Sweet: Combine all ingredients and refrigerate in a clean, tightly closed glass jar for 2 days before serving.
Hot: Combine the water, vinegar, and salt in a pan and boil for a minute or so.
Pour the hot mixture over the vegetables leaving 1/4 inch head space and cover.
Allow the hot peppers and vegetables to pickle in a cool place for 2 to 3 weeks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 4734.6, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 18.8, Protein 4

Tips:

Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs to get a juicy and flavorful result.
Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatball mixture to help bind the ingredients together.
Season the meatballs generously with garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs.
Brown the meatballs in a pan before simmering them in the sauce to develop a nice crust.
For the quick-pickled giardiniera, use a combination of vegetables such as carrots, celery, bell peppers, and onions.
Use a vinegar-based pickling liquid with spices like mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and red pepper flakes to add flavor to the giardiniera.
Let the giardiniera pickle for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to develop.
Serve the meatball heroes with plenty of quick-pickled giardiniera, shredded mozzarella cheese, and a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

Conclusion:

These meatball heroes with quick-pickled giardiniera are a delicious and satisfying sandwich that are perfect for a quick and easy meal. The meatballs are juicy and flavorful, the giardiniera adds a tangy and crunchy element, and the melted mozzarella cheese ties it all together. Serve these sandwiches with a side of marinara sauce for dipping and you have a meal that is sure to please everyone.