Italian Giardiniera

Photo: flickr user Ben+Sam

Ingredients

Fresh chiles of choice

prt water

prt vinegar

1 teaspoon Non-idodized salt per pint of liquid

Cauliflower,in flowerets

Broccoli,in flowerets

Carrots,cut in coins or- use baby carrots

Pearl onions

Garlic cloves,whole

Green olives

Preparation

"This basic recipe can be used for pickling chiles either alone or with a combination of other vegetables. Choose the mixture of vegetables desired, the amount and type of chiles, and arrange them attractively in a jar before covering with the pickling solution."

Wash the chiles and with a toothpick poke several holes near the stem before packing in the jars.

Combine the water, vinegar, and salt in a pan and boil for a minute. Pour the hot mixture over the vegetables leaving 1/4 inch head space and cover.

Allow the chiles and vegetables to pickle for 2 to 3 weeks before serving.