Giardiniera - Holding Court

Ingredients

• 1 pound (about 1/2 a head) cauliflower, cored and cut into 1/2-inch florets
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut 1/4 inch thick on bias
• 4 celery ribs, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 1-2 serrano chilie, (depending on how hot you want it) stemmed and sliced thin
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1 cup fresh dill, bundled into a cheesecloth and tied
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 3/4 cups white wine vinegar
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 sugar
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt