Ronnie's Giardiniera

Elevate any dish with the authentic flavor of Chicago-style giardiniera.

Ready to elevate your flavor game? Meet Ronnie's Giardiniera, a small-batch, handcrafted, Chicago style condiment with a bold kick that transforms any dish into a culinary adventure.


Made with fresh, never-frozen, non-GMO peppers, crisp vegetables, and a symphony of spices—all bathed in rich, extra virgin olive oil—this isn't just a topping, it's an experience. Pronounced jar-din-air-uh (or jar-din-air if you're a true Chicagoan), this versatile gem is a must-have for Italian Beef sandwiches in the Windy City.


But don't stop there—Ronnie's Giardiniera is your go-to for everything from cheeseburgers to pizza, pasta to eggs, tacos, salmon, avocado & toast or even salads. Try it on sourdough, bagels, or dip into it with tortilla chips... Endless possibilities -- Unforgettable flavor!

Highlights

  • Authentic Chicago-style flavor in every jar
  • Versatile condiment for countless dishes
  • Made with fresh, non-GMO ingredients
  • Perfect balance of heat and savory goodness
  • Brings gourmet flair to everyday meals

Product Specs

  • Crafted with extra virgin olive oil
  • Available in 9 oz jars
  • Non-GMO peppers and vegetables used
  • Freshly cut ingredients, never frozen
  • Made in the traditional Chicago style

What's Included

  • 1x 9 ounce glass jar of Ronnie's Giardiniera

Shipping

We ship within 3-4 days in a solid cardboard box made specifically for our 9 ounce jars.

Returns

Returns are not accepted as this is a food item, but if it arrives damaged or broken, please send us a picture and we will refund your purchase.

FAQs

How long will this last?

Shelf life is 3 years from date of jarring. The best buy date is stamped on the bottom of the jar. Serve at room temperature. Top off with olive oil to preserve shelf life (if there's any left!). Refrigerate after opening. Clouding is normal when cold. Don't discard the remaining oil! It is now a Giardiniera infused olive oil and it’s delicious! Use it for dipping sourdough or a French baguette… Marinate or sauté meat and vegetables… Use it as a cooking oil… It’s limitless - What will you do with it?!?

How is it made?

Our ingredients are cut and diced from fresh, never frozen, non-GMO vegetables. The mixture is brined, then pickled, then set in extra virgin olive oil. We use extra virgin olive oil because it is cold-pressed and left unrefined. Extra virgin olive oil has a better, more natural flavor to it. A lot of store bought giardiniera is made with soybean oil which reduces the flavor, drags down the taste and makes it seem a little "plasticky". By adding extra virgin olive oil to our mix it allows Ronnie's Giardiniera to become much more universally usable as an everyday condiment and works on everything from eggs to pizza.

What are some ideas and uses:

A lot of these are noted in our profile already, but you can find more here: https://www.ronniesgiardiniera.com/pages/what-is-it

Do you have any recipes to share?

Yes! Here are 2: https://www.ronniesgiardiniera.com/pages/pulled-pork-recipe https://www.ronniesgiardiniera.com/pages/italian-beef-recipe

What do you mean by "with a kick"?

Since this is made of NINE different peppers (some hot, some sweet) along with other vegetables, it'll have a spicy/heat level of around 5/10. It's the perfect amount of heat that hangs around just long enough but won't jolt you out of your chair - it just gives you a little nudge to let you know that it's there.

Reviews

Average rating 5 (4)

I can't order this stuff fast enough!

Hailey (Verified Buyer) 5/5

I can't order this stuff fast enough! I already finished my jar and can't stop telling everyone about it. There is nothing like Ronnie's Giardiniera and it goes so good with so many things - adding in that crunch, spice, and flavor to any meal/snack. Love adding it on top of hummus, top of spaghetti, etc!

The best I've had

R. Pellegrino (Verified Buyer) 5/5

I've lived in Chicago for 63 years & RONNIES’s GIARDINIERA is THE BEST (and HEALTHIEST) I’ve ever had!! My family is ADDICTED.

Tasty with just enough heat

Suzanne (Verified Buyer) 5/5

No soybean or canola oil. Made with olive oil which you cannot with giardinera. I prefer EVOO,but olive oil is close enough! Thanks for a tasty, healthier condiment!

Don't run out

Sevrin D. (Verified Buyer) 5/5

I need to keep on top of my reorders; I very nearly ran out.

Meet the Maker

Ronnie Sievers

Our Story

Bringing the Missing Condiment to the Masses!

A part of me died when I moved to Seattle from Chicago in 2008. No matter how hard I tried, I could not find square cut thin crust pizza with a sweet sauce. Hot dogs topped with sport peppers and mustard - Nope... Italian beef sandwiches with giardiniera - Nothing... I had to do something... I truly missed the Holy Trinity of Chicago foods -- pizza, hot dogs & Italian beefs. Around this same time, I realized I was missing my favorite pizza topping and the all around ultimate condiment - GIARDINIERA! It took me well over a decade to get it right, and when friends and family starting praising the pursuit and persuading me to make batch after batch, I knew I was onto something. The process started in 2022 and finally became a reality in 2024, hitting shelves and selling out FAST!