How many people are familiar with giardiniera ? (no it's not a disease) If your from the Chicago area or midwest you probably are ,if not you should acquaint yourself with it !! its a pickled veggie blend containing Serrano Peppers, Soybean Oil/olive Oil Blend, Celery, Carrots, Red Peppers, Olives, Spices, Water, Vinegar, Salt, it comes in two versions hot or mild. I was raised on the stuff and sling it around like some people use hot sauce, I put it in eggs, egg salad, chicken salad all kinds of things, it's especially good baked on a pizza or on a meatball or Italian beef sandwhich !! Now this is IMPORTANT don't buy the stuff packed in water !! it has to be packed in oil !! why is this important ? because when your looking for a binder for your rubs a teaspoon of oil from a jar of giardiniera works great !!
when I last smoked a meatloaf I used my traditional 3 ground meat recipe, used a little oil from the jar as a binder and used a couple of tablespoons of giardiniera in the mix OHHH YEAH !!!
Now if you have a aversion to spicy food this may not be for you but if you want to add a little kick/ pop to your life give it a try !! The brand I usually use is Vienna Brand , sold at Safeway.
when I last smoked a meatloaf I used my traditional 3 ground meat recipe, used a little oil from the jar as a binder and used a couple of tablespoons of giardiniera in the mix OHHH YEAH !!!
Now if you have a aversion to spicy food this may not be for you but if you want to add a little kick/ pop to your life give it a try !! The brand I usually use is Vienna Brand , sold at Safeway.
