1 cup cauliflower, chopped into even small florets
¾ cup bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup carrots, chopped
¾ cup red onion, chopped
¾ cup celery (about 3 stalks), chopped
2 large jalapenos, sliced
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 cups white vinegar
1 cup water
2 Tbsps. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
¾ cup green olives, sliced in half
½ tsp. each dried basil, oregano, salt, thyme
Olive oil
Instructions
When the vegetables are chopped, bring vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil.
Add vegetables (no olives or spices) and boil only 3 minutes. No more.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a bowl and add the olives and remaining seasoning and mix together
Transfer to a 32 oz. mason jar and pour in olive oil until vegetables are completely covered. Cover and refrigerate. It should last about a month in the fridge.
Notes
Best made then refrigerated a couple of days so the flavors can meld. If you're feeling extra bold and spicy, add ¼-1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper to the seasonings.
Recipe by The Spice Kit Recipes at https://www.thespicekitrecipes.com/italian-giardiniera/