Best Chow Chow Ii Recipes

Southern Chow Chow image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 1h

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

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.

Chow-Chow - the Hot Version image

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories Chutneys

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

Steps:

Peel and chop tomatoes and put into a large stock pot.
Chop peppers and onions and put into pot.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring pretty often.
Cook on med heat until thick, approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
Put into prepared canning jars.
Making sure rims of jars are completely clean, place lids and rings onto jars and process in hot water bath for 5 minutes.

Chow Chow I image

Provided by SLT

Time 13h

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ½ pounds green tomatoes, chopped
8 large onions, chopped
10 green bell peppers, chopped
3 teaspoons salt
6 chopped green chile peppers
1 quart distilled white vinegar
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and salt. Let stand overnight.
Drain the tomato/pepper mixture and add the hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap the cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag, and add to tomato/pepper mixture.
Boil for 15 minutes, or until tender.
Pack tightly in sterilized jars and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 282.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g