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Giardiniera

Name: Giardiniera
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10 pints
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 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

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2 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 1 hour Process: 10 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Alicia Rooker

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Feb. 23, 2023

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

Canning Altitude

The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. For altitudes up to 3,000 feet, add 5 minutes; 6,000 feet, add 10 minutes; 8,000 feet, add 15 minutes; 10,000 feet, add 20 minutes.

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Giardiniera

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Yield:10 pints

Prep:1 hour

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

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

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Directions

1
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.

2
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.
3
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.