Best Chow Chow I Recipes

SOUTHERN CHOW CHOW

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Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 1h

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 cups white distilled vinegar
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon yellow mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
4 green tomatoes, finely diced
2 green bell peppers, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely diced
1/2 head cabbage, shredded (about 6 cups)

Steps:

Clean and sterilize 2 quart-size canning jars with lids.
Add the vinegar, sugar, salt, cloves, mustard seeds, peppercorns, mustard, turmeric, red pepper flakes and bay leaf to a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the flavors start to marry, about 5 minutes.
Add the green tomatoes, green and red bell peppers, onion and cabbage and bring to a boil, lower the heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Divide the mixture between the two jars and let cool to room temperature. Serve immediately or seal and refrigerate for up to 6 weeks.

GREEN TOMATO CHOWCHOW

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My grandmom's long-cherished chowchow has Pennsylvania Dutch roots. Her pickled relish of cabbage, onions and peppers is tart and sweet with a smidge of spice. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 pounds green tomatoes (about 5 medium)
2 tablespoons salt
1 medium head cabbage
1 pound onions (about 3 medium)
1 pound green and sweet red peppers (about 3 medium), seeded
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
4 cups cider vinegar
2-3/4 cups sugar
4 teaspoons mixed pickling spices

Steps:

Chop tomatoes. Transfer to a strainer and sprinkle with salt; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, chop cabbage, onions and green and red peppers. Place in a Dutch oven. Add drained tomatoes to pan and, if desired, jalapeno., Stir in vinegar and sugar. Place pickling spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Discard spice bag. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.