Giardiniera

v1.0

by Folsom Ferments (AI-curated)

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Giardiniera
Batch: 2 quart jarsPrep: 30 minCook: 5 minInactive: 10080 minTotal: 10115 min

Crunchy cauliflower, peppers, celery, and carrots pickle in a sharp oregano brine for a Chicago-style refrigerator condiment. Oil is added only to the portion being served, which keeps storage simple and conservative.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Cauliflower floretsbite-size
  • 2 stalks Celerythinly sliced
  • 2 Carrotsthinly sliced
  • 4 Serrano peppersthinly sliced
  • 1 Red bell pepperdiced
  • 3 cups White vinegarlabeled 5% acidity
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Canning or pickling salt
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano
  • Extra-virgin olive oilas needed only when serving

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Two clean 1-quart jars with lids
  • Canning funnel

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash all vegetables under cool running water and cut them as directed. Wear gloves while slicing serrano peppers.

    20 min

  2. 2

    Combine the 5% acidity vinegar, water, salt, and oregano in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Divide the vegetables between the clean jars. Pour the hot brine over them to cover, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Press out trapped air with a clean utensil and keep all vegetables below the brine.

    8 min

  4. 4

    Cool for no more than 30 minutes, cover, and refrigerate. Wait 1 week for the flavor to develop. This is a refrigerator pickle, not a tested canning recipe, and it is not shelf stable.

    10080 min

  5. 5

    For serving, drain only the amount you will eat and toss it with a small splash of olive oil. Do not store the vegetables under oil at room temperature. Return the undressed jar to a refrigerator at 40 F or colder.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Use within 1 month and always use a clean utensil. Discard the entire jar if mold, bubbling, slime, a bulging lid, or an off odor develops.

    1 min

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Printed September 3, 2026