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chow chow grandma style

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
Bristow, OK

I used to help my grandma fix this chow chow. When I made this chow chow it was as close to Grandma's recipe that I could get and it does taste great also.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 pint jar's
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For chow chow grandma style

  • 10
    green tomatoes
  • 7 c
    cucumbers
  • 6 c
    cabbage
  • 2 md
    green bell peppers
  • 1 md
    red bell pepper
  • 2 md
    onions, yellow, medium
  • 1 Tbsp
    black mustard seed
  • 1 Tbsp
    white mustard seed
  • 1 Tbsp
    celery seed
  • 1 Tbsp
    turmeric,
  • 4 lb
    sugar
  • 3 pt
    vinegar

How To Make chow chow grandma style

  • 1
    Grind and cover the first 6 ingredients with salt. Let stand 5 to 15 minutes. Then drain.
  • 2
    Add the rest of the ingredients. bring to a boil and cook 20 minuits.
  • 3
    Have jars, rings, and lids sterilized. Fill jars leaving a 1/4 inch head space. Seal.
  • 4
    Bring water to boil in you water bath canner when boiling put in your jars to cover, when water start boiling again time for 15 minutes.
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