Homemade Chicago-Style Giardiniera Recipe (Hot Giardiniera)

I cook for myself and my boyfriend, and sometimes small family gatherings. I tend to improvise often but am trying to be more controlled and organized to get consistent results with recipes.

1 cup cauliflower florets chopped (about ¼ head of cauliflower)

5 jalapeno peppers diced (use bell peppers for mild giardiniera

5 serrano peppers diced (or use sport peppers - optional, for hot giardiniera)

1 medium carrot diced

2 celery stalks diced

½ cup salt

1 cup olive oil (extra virgin is best, though you can use vegetable oil)

1 cup vinegar (or use water, like many Chicago giardiniera brands - see the Recipe Notes)

4 cloves of garlic minced

2 teaspoons dried oregano

½ teaspoon celery seeds

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper (or to taste)

Ground black pepper (to taste)

½ cup green olives chopped

Directions at chilipeppermadness.com

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