Giardiniera  
Recipe Number: 949
Contributor: charm
Serves: 5 to 6 pints
Calories Per Serving:
Preparation Time:
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
4 cups Heinz Distilled White Vinegar
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon pickling salt
1 tablespoon mixed pickling spice
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups sliced carrots, cut 1/4-inch thick
4 cups cauliflower flowerets
2 cups green, red or yellow bell pepper squares (about 1-inch)
2 cups sliced celery
1 medium onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Cooking Instructions:
In a 6 to 8-quart saucepot, combine vinegar, sugar, water, salt, pickling spice and turmeric. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 4 minutes.

Add vegetables, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are hot, about 5 minutes.

Immediately fill hot quart or pint jars with mixture, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Carefully run a nonmetallic utensil down inside of jars to remove trapped air bubbles. Wipe jar tops and threads clean. Place hot lids on jars and screw bands on firmly.

Process quarts or pints in boiling water canner for 15 minutes.

Additional Comments:
Giardiniera is a mixture of vegetables, (peppers, celery, olives and special seasonings. Great on All sandwiches, soups, salads, chili and more. You can buy it already made in hot or mild varieties at your local supermarket. >
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