Chow Chow

Name: Chow Chow
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: according to what you are using it for
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 qt chopped green tomatoes; 1 hot pepper ( optional); 3 large sweet green bell pepper, washed and seeded; 3 large red and/or yellow bell pepper, washed and seeded; 5 large onions, i like to use sweet vadalia's; 2 c white vinegar; 3 c sugar, i have subbed splenda and it worked fine; 2 Tbsp mustard seeds; 2 Tbsp celery seeds; 1 Tbsp turmeric, ground

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By Rhonda Hodges
@hubbysluv

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!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

according to what you are using it for

Prep:

2 Hr

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Canning/Preserving

Ingredients

2 qt

chopped green tomatoes
1

hot pepper ( optional)
3 large

sweet green bell pepper, washed and seeded
3 large

red and/or yellow bell pepper, washed and seeded
5 large

onions, i like to use sweet vadalia's
2 c

white vinegar
3 c

sugar, i have subbed splenda and it worked fine
2 Tbsp

mustard seeds
2 Tbsp

celery seeds
1 Tbsp

turmeric, ground
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How to Make Chow Chow

Step-by-Step

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!

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