Relish Style Giardiniera Recipe

Elevate your sandwiches with this vibrant, relish-style Giardiniera, inspired by the legendary Al's #1 Italian Beef in Chicago! This finely chopped, flavorful vegetable relish is perfect for hot or cold roast beef sandwiches, but also delicious with cream cheese and crackers. Originally featured in the Blue Plate Specials cookbook, this recipe requires minimal cooking and maximum chilling to develop its incredible flavor. A food processor is your best friend for creating the perfect texture.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1455 mins
Calories 117.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Relish Style Giardiniera

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How to Make Relish Style Giardiniera

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Using a food processor, finely mince 1 cup cauliflower, 1 cup green bell pepper, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 cup celery, 1/4 cup red onion, 2 large garlic cloves, and 1-2 jalapeños (depending on desired heat).
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl: Add the minced vegetables, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
  3. Mix thoroughly and cover the bowl tightly.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 24-48 hours: Stir the Giardiniera a few times during this period to ensure even flavor distribution.
  5. Store in the refrigerator: Your Giardiniera will keep for up to one week. Enjoy!
  6. Serve on roast beef sandwiches, or with cream cheese and crackers!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

8g

Carbs

0g