Giardiniera - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pepper rings, drained
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 cup sugar

Preparation

Combine cauliflower, carrots, pepper rings, and bell pepper in a bowl.
In a small saucepan, add sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, peppercorns and heat over a low heat until sugar is dissolved.
Pour marinade over vegetables and refrigerate, stirring occasionally for at least 24 hours.
Drain and serve. Makes 1 quart.