Homemade Hot Giardiniera

Total Time: 16 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 16 hrs

Ingredients

• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.