Chow Chow
By
Rhonda Hodges
@hubbysluv
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This has been a recipe used in my family for I know 5 generations. of course, i say grind it up in a food processor and they used a grinder!
We use this with hotdogs, potato salad. And sometimes just on the side with a meal...I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
We use this with hotdogs, potato salad. And sometimes just on the side with a meal...I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Serves:
according to what you are using it for
Prep:
2 Hr
Cook:
30 Min
Method:
Canning/Preserving
Ingredients
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2 qtchopped green tomatoes
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1hot pepper ( optional)
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3 largesweet green bell pepper, washed and seeded
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3 largered and/or yellow bell pepper, washed and seeded
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5 largeonions, i like to use sweet vadalia's
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2 cwhite vinegar
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3 csugar, i have subbed splenda and it worked fine
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2 Tbspmustard seeds
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2 Tbspcelery seeds
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1 Tbspturmeric, ground
How to Make Chow Chow
- Put first 5 ingredients ( if using hot pepper) or first 4 ingredients if not using hot pepper, in a food processor and grind. put in a bowl with 3 Tablespoons salt and let stand 10 minutes. While this is standing, in a pot mix in the vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, mustard seeds and turmeric and boil 5 minutes.
- Then by hand squeeze out as much liquid as you can from the veggies and put in a pot, and pour the vinegar mixture over top and stir well. Bring to almost a boil, to heat mixture thoroughly.
- Have sterilized jars, rings and lids ready. Put chow chow in the jars, I use a plastic knife to run down the inside of the jars before sealing and make sure that the rim has been wiped off before adding the lid and ring. Leave about 1 inch head space in the jar. Process for 15 minutes in hot water bath (pint jars) and 25 minutes for quart jars. Enjoy, this has been a family favorite for many, many years. People tell me that it is also good to eat with beans, but i wouldn't know about that, I don't eat beans at all!
About Chow Chow
Course/Dish: Other Side Dishes
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: Southern
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
Hashtag: #canning
