The pickled vegetable giardiniera is a traditional recipe from our cuisine that is enjoyed all year round as an appetizer or side dish accompanying all types of main courses.
It’s a preserve of mixed pickled vegetables, the more colorful they are, the more visually impactful they become.
The vegetables should be cut into pieces, but in some cases, you can julienne them, depending on the dish you want to accompany.
The pickled vegetable giardiniera is a classic of our culinary tradition.
Colorful and crunchy, it pleases both the eyes and the taste buds, accompanying all main courses.
Like: boiled meats, mixed salads with hard-boiled eggs, boiled potatoes, and in the summer even the classic rice salad.
Easy to prepare, it can be made using different vegetables depending on the season: carrots, celery, bell peppers, cauliflower, onions, cucumbers.
Once the jars of giardiniera are ready, they should be left to rest in the dark for 3-4 weeks before consumption.
And if you want to preserve the last summer veggies to enjoy in the coming months, you can also try:
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 30 Days
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 5 jars approximately 500g each
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn
- Energy 31.84 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 5.44 (g) of which sugars 2.94 (g)
- Proteins 0.71 (g)
- Fat 0.13 (g) of which saturated 0.03 (g)of which unsaturated 0.05 (g)
- Fibers 1.11 (g)
- Sodium 406.39 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 133 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
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- 10.5 oz red bell pepper
- 10.5 oz yellow bell pepper (or green)
- 3 stalks celery
- 10.5 oz cauliflower (florets)
- 3.5 oz Tropea red onion
- 3.5 oz golden onion
- 5.3 oz cucumber (with skin)
- 5.3 oz green beans (trimmed)
- 10.5 oz carrots
- 6.34 cups water (approximately)
- 6.34 cups vinegar (white)
- 2 tbsps salt
- 2 tbsps sugar
- to taste whole peppercorns
The pickled vegetable giardiniera
Tools
What we need to do
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 5 Jars 500 ml
- 1 Pot
- 1 Ladle
Steps
To prepare the giardiniera, start by washing and thoroughly drying all the vegetables.
With a knife, cut the celery into chunks
Move on to the cauliflower, separating the florets, you can use any color.
Leave the cucumber skin on and cut it into 0.8-inch sticks, and finally, cut the onions into coarse pieces.
Cut the bell peppers into not too large strips and finally cut the carrots into slices or sticks as you prefer.
For the bell peppers, you can also cut them into sticks.
When you have finished cleaning and cutting all the vegetables, start filling the previously sterilized jars (500 ml), alternating the vegetables as you like, trying not to leave empty spaces between one vegetable and another. Stop with the layer of vegetables about an inch from the rim
Put the water, vinegar, salt, sugar, and whole peppercorns in a pot.
Boil while stirring until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
Cover the vegetables with the liquid up to the brim and seal the jars, making sure to leave about 0.8 inches between the lid and the food
Place a towel at the bottom of a pot and then position the filled jars.
Fill with water and
cover the jars with the towel and bring to a boil, leaving to boil for about 40 minutes.
Allow to cool and turn the jars upside down to create a vacuum.
Once the jars are cooled, store them in the pantry
Storage Tips
The pickled vegetable giardiniera can be stored for 3 months, provided the vacuum has been done correctly and the jars are stored in a cool, dry place, away from sources of light and heat.
Advice,
It is advised to wait at least 1 month before consuming the giardiniera. Once each jar is opened, store in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days at most.
For proper preservation, consult the health ministry guidelines, click here.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
The pickled vegetable giardiniera
Can I change the vegetables?
Yes, all vegetables can vary based on the season and personal taste.
