Giardiniera

For the Fiat 500-based "Giardiniera" station wagon, see Autobianchi Giardiniera.

Giardiniera (/dʒɑːrdɪˈnjɛərə/,^[1] Italian: [dʒardiˈnjɛːra]) is an Italian relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar or oil.^[2][3]

A dish of giardiniera

Varieties and uses

A sandwich accompanied by giardiniera

Italian giardiniera is also called sottaceti (lit. 'under vinegar'), a common term for pickled foods. It is typically eaten as an antipasto or with salads.^[4]

In the United States, giardiniera is commonly available in traditional or spicy varieties, and the latter is sometimes referred to as "hot mix".^{[citation needed]}

Giardiniera is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of different foods, such as bratwurst, bruschetta, burgers, pasta salad, eggs (omelets), hot dogs, tuna salad, sandwiches, and much more.^{[citation needed]} In the U.S. it is not uncommon to use giardiniera on pasta.^{[citation needed]}

In the cuisine of Chicago, an oil-based giardiniera^[5] is often used as a condiment, typically as a topping on Italian beef sandwiches,^[6] subs, and pizza.^[7]

Ingredients

The Italian version includes bell peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower and gherkins.^{[citation needed]} The pickled vegetables are marinated in oil, red- or white-wine vinegar, herbs and spices.^{[citation needed]}

Chicago-style giardiniera is commonly made spicy with sport peppers or chili flakes, along with a combination of assorted vegetables, including bell peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower,^[8] and sometimes gherkins or olives,^[9] all marinated in vegetable oil, olive oil, soybean oil, or any combination of the three. Some commercially prepared versions are labeled "Chicago-style giardiniera".^[10][11]

See also

• Italy portal
• Food portal

• List of pickled foods
• Encurtido – a pickled vegetable appetizer, side dish and condiment in the Mesoamerican region
• Jangajji – Korean pickled vegetable dish
• Torshi – Middle Eastern and Balkan pickled vegetables
• Piccalilli – British relish of chopped pickled vegetables and spices