chow chow (old fashioned)

Name: Chow Chow Old Fashioned Relish Recipe
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 5 cup(s) coarsely chopped green tomatoes; 5 cup(s) coarsely chopped cabbage; 1 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped yellow onion or sweet onion; 2 cup(s) coarsely chopped bell pepper 1 red for color; 1/3 cup(s) kosher salt or pickling salt; 2 1/2 cup(s) cider vinegar; 1 cup(s) light brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon(s) yellow mustard seeds; 2 clove(s) garlic, finely minced; 1 teaspoon(s) celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes, or to taste, optional

303 Pinches 1 Photo

Deborah Duncan

Louisville, MS

Updated on Mar 5, 2016

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.

Rate

prep time 4 Hr

cook time 1 Hr

method Canning/Preserving

yield many

Ingredients

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

How To Make chow chow (old fashioned)

Step 1

Combine the chopped vegetables in a large nonreactive kettle or bowl.

Step 2

Add the salt and stir to combine thoroughly. Cover and let stand for 4 hours or refrigerate overnight.
Step 3

Drain the vegetables and rinse thoroughly.
Step 4

In a large nonreactive stockpot bring the vinegar, brown sugar, and seeds and spices to a boil.
Step 5

Reduce heat to medium low and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
Step 6

Add the drained vegetables and bring back to a boil.
Step 7

Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 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.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes