Italian
Chicago Style Hot Giardiniera Relish
Giardiniera is an Italian preparation of marinated vegetables that has many uses. 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.
Preparation time
25 Minutes
Total time
25 Minutes
Ingredients
The First Day
1 stalk celery, diced
1 carrot, diced
½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ onion, diced
½ c green olives (pitted, with pimento if desired), diced
2 c water
¼ c salt
The Second Day
2 serrano chiles, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes
½ c white vinegar
½ c vegetable oil*
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
The First Day
Chop all the vegetables to a small dice. Place the vegetables (except the chiles) in a large bowl with a lid.
Mix 2 cups of water with ¼ c salt, stirring until the salt has dissolved. Pour the salt water over the vegetables.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The Second Day
Drain the vegetables and rinse them well. Place the vegetables in a large jar (quart size works well.)
Add the chiles, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and oil to the vegetables. Mix well.
Taste your mix and add salt and pepper, if desired.
Cover the mixture and let marinate on the counter for up to 2 days.
After marinating, refrigerate the giardiniera until you are ready to use it.
