Giardiniera

Vegan Online Only addedJuly 2018

• 2½ cups white-wine vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1½ tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 celery stalks, trimmed, peeled, sliced on the bias into 1-inch piece
• 2 medium carrots, trimmed, peeled, sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces
• ½ head cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1 small yellow onion, trimmed, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and halved crosswise

1. In a large saucepan combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, bay leaf, cloves, celery seeds, lemon juice, garlic, peppercorns and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and return to a boil.
2. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid.