Ive made several now with great success! A typical Italian giardiniera would comprise of bell peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower and gherkins - a colorful display of garden veg for your eating pleasure all year long. A. Giardiniera does not require refrigeration as long as the oil level in the jar remains above the level of the vegetables in the jar. In both our test kitchens and production lines, we work tirelessly to ensure Mezzetta products are of the highest possible quality. Giardiniera is an Italian relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar or sometimes oil. The cauliflower was almost mushy, and there was a strong unpleasant odor. Everything has turned out. Enter your name and email address and get new fermentation recipes delivered directly to your inbox. I even gave some to my Chicago-native friend and she loved it and wanted to make some for her giardiniera-loving mom. [citation needed] In the U.S. it is not uncommon to use giardiniera on pasta. Delicious as a side dish or antipasto platter. Their ingredients are in order by weight, so you can get a sense of ratios. Your email address will not be published. Peeled, sized, and cured in a vinegar brine. Restrictions may apply or the cart may not contain the correct items to use this discount. When the chard stalks turn thick, it is time to remove them from the leaves and turn them into so No salad is complete without a delicious salad dressing. Mushy and slimy ferments happen every once in awhile.