BEST Giardiniera Recipe (Spicy or Mild)

Name: BEST Giardiniera Recipe (Spicy or Mild)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped into small florets; 10 ribs celery (, diced); 5 carrots (, diced); 2 large red bell peppers (, seeded and chopped); 1 cup sliced green pitted olives; 4 serrano peppers (or more according to heat preference) (, sliced); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for hot giardiniera); 1/8 teaspoon celery seeds; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove garlic, cut in half; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 cups white wine vinegar; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

The ULTIMATE pickled vegetable relish, its flavor and versatility will astound you! Not just for hot dogs and muffuletta sandwiches, add this giardinera to your burgers, nachos, pizzas, pasta salads and anything else your heart desires!

Updated at: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:49:31 GMT