What’s The History Of Chicago-Style Giardiniera?

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English - June 03, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 595 ratings
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Curious City’s Monica Eng investigates the origins of Chicago’s favorite spicy condiment: giardiniera. This humble jar of veggies packed in oil has roots in Sicily, and Monica tracks down at least two different Chicago families who believe they should be credited for the original recipe. Plus, what’s the right way to say it anyway?