Italian Relish Food

HOT ITALIAN GIARDINIERA

Steps:

• Place into a bowl the green and red peppers, jalapenos, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower. Stir in salt, and fill with enough cold water to cover. Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, drain salty water, and rinse vegetables. In a bowl, mix together garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and olives. Pour in vinegar and olive oil, and mix well. Combine with vegetable mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days before using.

ITALIAN RELISH

Steps:

• Finely chop first 5 ingredients.
• Bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Pour boiling liquid over chopped ingredients.
• Refrigerate. Best if made at least 24 hours before serving.
• Will keep for a month in tightly covered jar.

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the giardiniera: Combine the carrots, pepperoncini, jalapeños, roasted red peppers, olive oil, pepperoncini liquid, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
• For the beef: Remove the sirloin from the freezer and, using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut into very thin strips against the grain. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan. Add the beef and sauté until starting to brown, but still pink, about 2 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and garlic, then cook for 30 seconds. Add the broth and vinegar, then bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
• Place 3 slices of provolone on each roll. Top with the hot beef. Sprinkle with some of the giardiniera. Serve with extra broth on the side for dipping.

ITALIAN RELISH TRAY

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil. sherry vinegar, chili powder and parsley and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Slice fennel into wedges and wash cherry tomatoes. Roll salami slices into batons.
• Drain all jarred ingredients well. Arrange all items as desired on a large platter. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature with bread and/or crackers.

ITALIAN RELISH TRAY

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice fennel into wedges, Roll salami into batons. Arrange all itenms on a large platted. Drizzle with olive oil mixture.
• Serve with artisan crackers or loaf of Italian bread.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH ITALIAN RELISH

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
• Prepare barbeque (medium heat). Arrange pork chops in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Drain liquid from relish; spoon liquid over pork. Let pork marinate at least 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill pork until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
• Transfer pork to plates. Spoon relish over and serve.