How to Make Fermented Giardiniera

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Fermented Giardiniera is a tasty Probiotic-Rich Italian Pickle Relish condiment that's perfect for topping on sandwiches, salads, and more!

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Fermentation Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

1 head Cauliflower florets
6 Carrots, peeled sliced into 1/4" rounds
1 Red bell pepper sliced into 2" long strips
2-3 Jalapeño peppers sliced into rings with membrane and seeds removed
1 Yellow onion, peeled sliced into 2" long strips
2 tablespoons Coarse ground Celtic sea salt if you're using fine ground sea salt, just use 1 tablespoon
Chlorine-free water enough to cover vegetables

Mix all the ingredients together, except the salt, and pack into a 1/2 gallon-sized jar.
Tamp down the vegetables to make sure they are packed into the jar tightly.
Sprinkle salt into jar on top of the vegetables.
Add water to just cover the vegetables, but do not fill the jar to the top.
Place a weight on top of the vegetables and put a lid on the jar. (See video.) Place jar in a bowl to catch any overflow during the fermentation process.
Place jar in an undisturbed warm area and check vegetables each day. If using a traditional jar lid and not a "pickle pipe," unscrew lid every day to "burp" the jar and allow the carbon dioxide to be released.
After two days, begin to taste the vegetables to see if they are to your liking. Remember to always use clean utensils, and do not reinsert any utensils back into the jar if they have been used in your mouth.
Once the ferment is to your liking, remove the weight, put a storage lid on the jar, and refrigerate. The Giardiniera will stay fresh in the refrigerator for approximately 6 months.

Find this recipe and video at https://marysnest.com/how-to-make-fermented-giardiniera/