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chow chow relish

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
vivian johnson-mcmillian
MT. Morris, MI

My mother used to can this when I little and I always liked it. Everyone that tries it likes it.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For chow chow relish

  • 4
    med green tomatoes(chopped & minced)
  • 2
    med sized red peppers
  • 2
    large onions
  • 1
    cabbage, shredded (fine)
  • 1
    med cauiflower (flowerets)
  • 2 qt
    cold water & 1/2 cup pickling salt (brine)
  • 3 c
    white vinegar
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    celery seed
  • 1 tsp
    mustard seed, powered mustard, turmeic & allspice

How To Make chow chow relish

  • 1
    Mix all vegetables with brine,add spices & cover and let stand for 1hour. Wash & sterlize 4(pt) jars.(put on baking sheet(250) oven. Drain vegs,and set aside. Mix vinegar with remaing indgs, in a large kettle or pot & simmer uncovered 15 mins. Add vegs & simmer uncovered for 10 mins.Put in jar while hot, filling 1/8 inch from, cool & store in cool dark place for 1 month.
  • 2
    good over vegetables, baked beens etc.
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