pepperoncini -C/D?

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I'll start: CLASSIC. I know some people who won't touch the things but I can eat them stright out of the jar.

Yet... I can't understand people that eat pickles stright out of the jar... Which is weird, right?

― Vermont Girl (Vermont Girl), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 17:52 (twenty-one years ago)

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Got to thinking about it be/c a co-worker and I were talking about this recipe for a yummy cucumber sandwich over at allrecipes.

― Vermont Girl (Vermont Girl), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 17:54 (twenty-one years ago)

Absolutely classic. You can slice them and fry them in olive oil until they're crispy, too (better on sandwiches than as a snack). Perfect for Cuban sandwiches.

― Tep (ktepi), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 18:21 (twenty-one years ago)

I know I've discussed it with Tep, but do you know about the wonder that is giardiniera, VG?

― oops (Oops), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 18:55 (twenty-one years ago)

Absolute classic. In Texas, you often get them, with cherry peppers mixed in, in the bowl on the table before your barbecue comes. I always have a jar on the fridge.

― Rabin the Cat (Rabin the Cat), Thursday, 16 September 2004 04:28 (twenty-one years ago)

I don't think I've ever had giardiniera. Is it something that's easy to make or just better to buy...

Mmmm, look at all the kinds here.

― Vermont Girl (Vermont Girl), Thursday, 16 September 2004 10:50 (twenty-one years ago)

I have to admit, I don't really get the appeal. I was surprised when I moved out to Portland (from NYC) and they served pepperoncini on the side with, like, everything. I tried it for a while but the taste is really strong and dominates everything. And there's something about the texture I don't like.

Pickles, though, are pretty much the definition of Stone Cold Classic.

― Casuistry (Chris P), Thursday, 16 September 2004 16:06 (twenty-one years ago)

Classic for eating with the outer crust of pizza. The strong vinegary bite cuts through the grease and clears the palate for the next slice. Thanks, Papa John's!

― Rock Hardy (Rock Hardy), Thursday, 16 September 2004 17:31 (twenty-one years ago)

I've never actually tried one; something in the past convinced me I wouldn't like them. Next time the opportunity presents itself (especially with pizza), I'll have to give them a go.

I will, however, eat pickles straight from the jar - yum!

― Jaq (Jaq), Thursday, 16 September 2004 18:22 (twenty-one years ago)

I like how the limp wrinkled ones are mild, and the firm crunchy ones are much hotter.

― Rock Hardy (Rock Hardy), Thursday, 16 September 2004 20:09 (twenty-one years ago)

I've never had any of those giardenieras on that page, and they all look different from the ones I have had. There's like whole slices of carrot, whole peppers, and huge chunks of cauliflour in those. The ones I've had are all chopped up. Not superfine, but chunks no bigger than, oh, let's say a cheerio. This may be (not strictly) a Chicago thing. Actually, that Pagliacci one looks like the style I'm used to, but the photo's small so it's hard to tell. Racconto makes some that's typical of "my" giardiniera.

You could make it. My grandma did a few times. But I think it'd be more trouble than it's worth (unless of course you really like that sort of thing), and it's fun trying all the different brands.

― oops (Oops), Friday, 17 September 2004 21:24 (twenty-one years ago)

You know, I bet a few of those would kick some ass chopped up into a batch of potato salad.

― Rock Hardy (Rock Hardy), Saturday, 18 September 2004 02:05 (twenty-one years ago)

two years pass...

dud dud dud. i ordered pizza tonight thinking that pepperoni=pepperoni in this country but...no. warm, wet, inert pepperoncinis, all over my pizza. yuck.

― jergins (jergins), Saturday, 3 February 2007 18:40 (eighteen years ago)

That sounds really disgusting.

Did you get lxy to try any wurst or schnitzel? Are you having fun?!?

― Jaq (Jaq), Saturday, 3 February 2007 23:42 (eighteen years ago)

Having a great time. Lxy left yesterday so life is quieting down. The closest she came to eating meat were the crackers that tasted like chicken-in-a-biscuit.

oh my god the turkish food here.

― jergins (jergins), Sunday, 4 February 2007 16:37 (eighteen years ago)

Giardiniera is a pretty big Chicago "thing," but it's available at any Italian grocery store.

― ng-unit (ng-unit), Wednesday, 7 February 2007 12:58 (eighteen years ago)

two years pass...

these are amazing right? i had a few in place of a pickle when i made a panini last week. it was great. perfect next to pizza, too.

― mark cl, Tuesday, 5 May 2009 21:06 (sixteen years ago)

so necessary on a sandwich

― rip dom passantino 3/5/09 never forget (max), Tuesday, 5 May 2009 21:09 (sixteen years ago)

yea it's like the vinegary taste of a pickle but it's got some heat to it

― mark cl, Tuesday, 5 May 2009 21:14 (sixteen years ago)

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