WebChicago Style Giardiniera - This Chicago-style giardiniera recipe is the ultimate condiment with fresh peppers and veggies in oil and seasonings, an absolute must for …
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This Chicago Style Hot Giardiniera Relish uses diced vegetables and ample hot peppers to create a tangy and spicy topping for sandwiches, hot dogs, and more. For best flavor, giardiniera should be made at least 2 days before serving. (Keep in mind, there is an overnight step here too!) Yield: 2 c (1 pint) Chop all the vegetables to a small dice.
Though the two are similar, Italian giardiniera is made with bite size vegetables to enjoy as an appetizer or salad ingredients, while the vegetables in Chicago-Style giardiniera are cut small and served as a condiment for salads, hot dogs (with homemade hot dog buns !, etc.
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 In a large bowl, toss cauliflower, celery, carrot and peppers with salt.
To that bowl, add the vinegars and stir until well whisked. Whisk the solution while adding the oils. (At this point you havea whole lot of very good Italian dressing!) Add back the strained vegetables and mix with the dressing until well coated. At this point the giardiniera can be transferred to clean jars.