chow chow

Name: Chow Chow
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large cabbage; 2 large cucumbers; 4 - bell peppers; 6 large green tomatoes; 3 large onions; 2 tablespoon(s) dry mustard; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 pint(s) vinegar; 2 bag(s) pickling spice or 2 Tbsp pickling spice tied in a cheese cloth; salt and pepper, to taste

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Nathaniel Lutz

Georgetown, TX

Updated on Mar 8, 2024

This recipe came from my Granma Burson. As a family who loves beans and cornbread, she made this chow chow as a relish to be added for the beans. It is slightly sweet (we like it sweet) and you could add any pepper of your choice, if you like it with some heat.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Canning/Preserving

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 large cabbage
2 large cucumbers
4 - bell peppers
6 large green tomatoes
3 large onions
2 tablespoons dry mustard
3/4 cup sugar
1 pint vinegar
2 bags pickling spice or 2 Tbsp pickling spice tied in a cheese cloth
salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make chow chow

Step 1

Chop all veggies to equal size.

Step 2

Use a large pot and add all veggies and seasonings. Cook on low until tender.
Step 3

I used a water bath to can. This recipe should render 6-8 pints depending on the size of the green tomatoes. Can for 45 minutes.
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