GRANDMA'S ANTIPASTO

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My husband's grandmother made large batches of this family-favorite condiment. She passed the recipe down to her daughters, and my mother-in-law passed it down to me. I've reduced the proportions to suit my "modern size" family!

Provided by Nicole Filizetti

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 12h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c cauliflower, small florets
1 c red and green bell peppers, chopped
1 c pickling onions
1 c mushrooms, whole
1 c chopped dill pickles
1 c black olives, whole
3/4 c olive oil
1 c apple cider vinegar
1 can(s) tuna, drained and left in chunks
4 oz anchovies
1/3 c tomato paste
2 tsp pickling spice, in a bag
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the cauliflower, peppers and onions in salt water overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • 2. Combine the oil, vinegar, tomato paste, anchovies, spice bag, salt and pepper in a large pan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Add the salted vegetables and cook until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Add the remaining vegetables and tuna and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and remove the spice bag.
  • 5. Transfer the antipasto to a glass bowl. Serve chilled, with crackers.

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