Giardiniera

Ingredients

• 4 serrano chiles, thinly sliced, with seeds removed
• 2 red sweet peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 or 2 celery ribs, sliced or julienned
• 1 or 2 carrots, sliced or julienned
• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 1/2 cup salt
• 2 cloves garlic, slivered
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
• 1/2 cup grapeseed or safflower oil