Sausage & Peppers
What is Giardiniera?
Pronounced /jar-dee-NYEH-rah/
Definition
Giardiniera is a mix of pickled vegetables; the Chicago version is chopped and packed in oil, often with hot peppers.
In Chicago it is a standard topping for Italian beef and sausage sandwiches.
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Crisp cutlet, quick sauce, melted mozzarella.
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Risotto alla Milanese
Saffron, butter, patience, and constant stirring.
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Farmhouse Standoff
Larry arrives at a lonely farmhouse with flowers, only to face a shotgun-toting rancher. One taste of Larry's sausage-and-peppers bouquet turns the tense porch standoff into a very unusual welcome.
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How much does it cost to feed a crowd sausage and peppers?
Sausage and peppers runs roughly $5 to $7 per person in 2026 US prices — about $60 for 10 people, $120 for 20 and $290 for 50, including rolls, oil and cheese. Peppers, not sausage, are what swing the total when they are out of season.