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chow chow (old fashioned)

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Recipe by
Deborah Duncan
@deb50duncan
Louisville, MS

I have been looking for a Chow Chow recipe for a long time and I found this one on Facebook. I am looking forward to trying it.

yield serving(s)
prep time 4 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For chow chow (old fashioned)

  • 5 c
    coarsely chopped green tomatoes
  • 5 c
    coarsely chopped cabbage
  • 1 1/2 c
    finely chopped yellow onion or sweet onion
  • 2 c
    coarsely chopped bell pepper 1 red for color
  • 1/3 c
    kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 2 1/2 c
    cider vinegar
  • 1 c
    light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Tbsp
    yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 clove
    garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp
    celery seed
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes, or to taste, optional

How To Make chow chow (old fashioned)

  • 1
    Combine the chopped vegetables in a large nonreactive kettle or bowl.
  • 2
    Add the salt and stir to combine thoroughly. Cover and let stand for 4 hours or refrigerate overnight.
  • 3
    Drain the vegetables and rinse thoroughly.
  • 4
    In a large nonreactive stockpot bring the vinegar, brown sugar, and seeds and spices to a boil.
  • 5
    Reduce heat to medium low and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
  • 6
    Add the drained vegetables and bring back to a boil.
  • 7
    Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 8
    With a slotted spoon, pack the vegetables into prepared jars. Cover vegetables with the pickling liquid, leaving about 1/4-inch headspace. With a clean dampened cloth, wipe the rims of the jars. Place the flat lids on the jars then close caps with screw-on rings tightly, but do not over-tighten. Arrange the filled jars in the canner and add more water, as needed, to be at least 1 inch above the jars. Bring to a full boil. Cover and continue boiling for 10 minutes. Remove the relish to a rack to cool completely.
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