Jardiniere, an Italian specialty that is easy to make (Video)

Jardiniere is an Italian delicacy often found in high end gourmet shops. Save your money, here is an easy to make recipe that guests rave about.

Jardiniere ingredients

4 cups distilled white vinegar

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon mustard seed

4 large carrots, peeled, trimmed, cut into coins

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite sized florets

1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped

Directions

Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt and mustard seed in large stockpot.

Bring to a boil then add carrots, cauliflower and bell pepper, return to boil.

Reduce heat, simmer until the veggies begin to turn tender, about 2 - 3 minutes.

Ladle into canning jars, cool, cover and refrigerate.

Jardiniere should be used within 3 weeks.