Organic Giardiniera in Oil

Entirely manual processing, vegetables blanched separately respecting the cooking times of each

Crispy, colorful, bold: the organic garden enclosed in a vase, vegetable by vegetable, with the patience of the hands

Organic Giardiniera in Olio from Monastero

This giardiniera is made entirely by hand: a generous selection of fresh organic vegetables—cauliflower, onions, red and yellow peppers, carrots, celery, and fennel—are cleaned, chopped, and blanched separately, respecting the cooking times for each vegetable, then jarred and gently pasteurized in the oven. The medium-large size of the vegetables is a deliberate choice, ensuring crispness: this way, each vegetable retains its original color, character, and flavor, without blending into the jar. The seasoning, with added oil, lends a bold and lingering flavor, which distinguishes this giardiniera from the more bland sweet and sour versions and makes it the star of the show, not just a side dish.
 
 
 

The roots of this Giardiniera are deep in tradition

Giardiniera is a product of the Po Valley peasant pantry: before the arrival of the refrigerator, between the Piacenza plain and the Emilian hills, late summer was the time for preserves. Families would harvest the last vegetables from the garden—the "giardino," hence the name—and preserve them in vinegar and oil, to maintain color and crunch even during the months when the fields lay dormant under the snow. Each house had its own recipe, its own cut, its own balance of acidity and sweetness, and the jars lined up in the cellar were a small family heirloom. This giardiniera from Podenzano, in the heart of the Piacenza province, preserves exactly that gesture: the patience to treat each vegetable for what it is, one at a time, as it was done when cooking time was the time of the seasons.
 
 
 

Choosing Organic Giardiniera in Oil means taking care of yourself

A homemade giardiniera is a tasty way to bring garden variety to the table year-round: cauliflower, peppers, carrots, celery, and fennel combine to create a mosaic of fiber, vitamins, and complementary plant compounds. Separate, gentle blanching preserves texture and nutrients better than lengthy industrial cooking, while wine vinegar fulfills its age-old role as a natural preservative. All the ingredients are organically grown, from the vegetables to the oil: a clean supply chain, free of synthetic chemicals, evident in the clean, authentic flavor of each vegetable.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Organic Giardiniera in Oil

• ON THE COLD CUTS BOARD: it is the accompaniment that degreases and refreshes the mouth par excellence; serve it alongside Organic fennel roast and Organic Loin: the crunchy acidity of the vegetables enhances the fatty sweetness of the cured meats slice after slice.
• WITH FRESH CHEESES AND GOAT CHEESES: try it with a Primo Sale di Capra Compact Telemaco or a organic buffalo scamorza: the strong note of oil and vinegar creates a lively contrast with the lactic delicacy of young cheeses.
• WITH WHITE MEATS AND BOILED MEAT: it is the ideal side dish for a Free Range Chicken Breast grilled or for a Biodynamic Boiled VealThe acidic freshness of the vegetables lightens the dish and enhances its flavors, as per the most authentic Padanian tradition.

The Producer: Monastero

Monastero di Podenzano, in the heart of Piacenza, perpetuates the art of artisanal vegetable preserves: entirely handmade, organic vegetables processed individually with respect for their proper timing, and gentle pasteurization processes that preserve crunchiness, color, and authentic flavor.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Cauliflower*, sunflower oil*, onions*, red and yellow peppers*, wine vinegar* (contains SULPHITES), carrots*, CELERY*, extra virgin olive oil*, fennel*, white wine* (contains SULPHITES), sugar* and salt. *from organic farming.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy value: 263 kcal (1085 kJ)
• Fat: 27 g, of which saturated fatty acids 3,4 g
• Carbohydrates: 3,3 g, of which sugars 2,9 g
• Protein: 1,3 g
• Salt: 0,1 g

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