Best Chow Chow Pennsylvania Dutch Relish Recipes

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PA. DUTCH CHOW CHOW



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Chow chow, a colorful mix of Pennsylvania Dutchsweet and sour pickled vegetables, can be served with any meal!

Provided by A Coalcracker in the Kitchen

Categories     Sides     Appetizers     Salads

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups granulated sugar
2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon celery seed
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard seed
OPTIONAL: 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 cup wax beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 cup fresh Lima beans OR frozen and cook as directed for the fresh vegetables
1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cauliflower buds, cut in small bite-sized pieces
1 cup celery, not hearts or leaves, cut in 1/4 inch slices cross-wise
1 cup sweet red bell pepper, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cup carrots, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices crosswise
1 cup fresh corn kernels, cut from cob after cooking
1 cup sweet onion, chopped into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup shredded green cabbage
OPTIONAL: 1 cup sweet gherkins cut in 1/4 inch cross cut slices

Steps:

  • Sterilize your jars and get your hot water canner set up.
  • Cook each vegetable separately in a small amount of lightly salted water over medium heat until tender crisp. (Do not cook canned beans or gherkins, if using)
  • Remove each when done from boiling water with slotted spoon and plunge into ice water bath to stop cooking. (A large bowl of ice water) Drain in colander. Layer each cooled, drained vegetable into a large bowl, then add the rinsed, drained beans; toss the layers gently with hands or wooden spoon to blend. Drain any additional water from the vegetables that accumulated in the bottom of the bowl.
  • In large stockpot or kettle, bring pickling syrup ingredients to boil, stirring especially at first to dissolve sugar. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, if using. (I often skip it). Carefully add the mixture of vegetables to the boiling liquid. Return to boil and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Ladle the vegetables into sterilized pint or quart jars, add liquid, filling each jar with the chow chow to within 1/2 inch of top. Seal each jar with new canning lid insert and ring.
  • Process in hot water bath 5 minutes for 1,000 foot altitude or less for pints, 10 minutes for quarts. Add 5 minutes if 1.001 to 6,000 feet in altitude. Over 6,000 feet, add additional 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove jars from water, sit upright on towel-lined counter. Check seals as the jars cool. The inner part of the lid will often "pop" as it depresses as the contents cool. If any failed to seal, store these in the refrigerator and keep refrigerated, use up fairly soon.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOW CHOW PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH



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The Pennsylvania Dutch are famous for their pickles, relishes and condiments, often served as part of the traditional 'sweets and sours' with a large meal. Chow-Chow, in my recollection, has always been one of the favorites. It is made up of a variety of vegetables that are in season near the end of the summer. I remember a church in Dryville, PA, used to make batches of chow-chow to sell for a fund-raiser. This is my grandmother's recipe. It is, without a doubt, the best chow-chow I have ever eaten. I have only tasted one store-bought variety that came close, and it was purchased at a farmers' market in Asheville, NC. The difference is primarily in the combination and size of the vegetables. In this recipe, the vegetables are cut into small pieces whereas, in most other varieties, they are processed or shredded. It takes some effort, but will reap the rewards for months. ................................................................................................................. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, this article is about the relish. Chow-chow (chowchow, chow chow) is a Nova Scotian and American pickled relish made from a combination of vegetables. Mainly green tomato, cabbage, chayote, red tomatoes, onions, carrots, beans, asparagus, cauliflower and peas are used. These ingredients are pickled in a canning jar and served cold. Chow-chow is regionally associated with the Southern United States, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, the Appalachian Mountains, and soul food. The recipes vary greatly; some varieties are sweeter than others. Chow-chow found its way to the Southern United States during the expulsion of the Acadian people from Nova Scotia and their settlement in Louisiana. It is eaten by itself or as a condiment on fish cakes, mashed potatoes, biscuits and gravy, pinto beans, hot dogs, hamburgers and other foods. The term "chow-chow" is reportedly based on the French word chou for cabbage. Food historian Luis W. Fernandez claims a connection with Chinese cuisine as an origin. A further possible source of the name is the ingredient chayote, which is itself known as chow chow in India.

Provided by MadCity Dale

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h

Yield 16 pints

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dried navy beans
1 lb dried red kidney beans
1 quart lima beans (about 5 pounds unshelled)
2 lbs string, beans (snap, combination of yellow and green)
1 large head cauliflower
1 bunch celery
4 large sweet red peppers
4 large sweet green peppers
2 lbs carrots
1 1/2 cups boiling onions (can used canned cocktail onions, rinsed and drained)
1 1/2 cups sweet gherkins (can used canned, rinsed and drained)
1 gallon white vinegar
6 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup canning salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in large stockpot or kettle large enough to hold all ingredients. Bring to a boil, being certain sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Add the cooked beans, vegetables, canned onions and gherkins. Bring back to boil, then reduce heat and keep at a simmer. Place in hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space, and process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes at an altitude up to 1,000 feet, 15 minutes at 1,000 to 6,000 feet. (Processing times are based on guidelines provided by the USDA National Food Safety Database.).
  • Notes: Recipe can be made in smaller amounts and, rather than processing, kept in the refrigerator for up to two months.
  • RATATOUILLE VERSION; diced eggplant, diced zucchini, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, peppers, oregano, basil, wine, prepare, add to large pot and simmer until veggies done (fork test). Recipe ingredients from a shopper at Monroe Street Farmers Market. Fall 2017.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.7, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2092.8, Carbohydrate 137.9, Fiber 18.6, Sugar 87.8, Protein 18

SOUTHERN CHOW CHOW RELISH



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Transform any meal with a spoonful of my chow chow recipe, a classic Southern relish that's a flavorful combination of tart, sweet, crunchy, and spicy.

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories     Appetizer

Time 8h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 medium onions (4 cups)
1 medium head cabbage (4 cups)
10 green tomatoes (4 cups)
12 green bell peppers
6 sweet red bell peppers
½ cup coarse salt
6 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp mustard seed
1 tbsp celery seed
1 ½ tsp turmeric
4 cups white vinegar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Chop vegetables finely using a food processor or grinder. Place the chopped vegetables in a porcelain or glass container and sprinkle with the salt. Cover and let them stand overnight.
  • Place the vegetables in a large colander and rinse very well under cold running water. Divide into smaller batches if necessary.
  • Drain thoroughly and place in a large stockpot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chopped vegetables. Heat to boiling and then boil for 4 minutes.
  • Ladle into clean pint jars that have been sterilized in boiling water. Seal with sterilized lids according to manufacturer instructions. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOW CHOW (PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH RELISH)



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Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish communities are known for the wide variety of condiments, jams, sauces, relishes and pickled foods that are served at every meal. Chow Chow is one such dish. It's a popular vegetable-based pickled relish that goes well with just about anything (especially spooned over slices of roasted pork). Over...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Salsas

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup frozen cauliflower, thawed and cut into small pieces
1 cup frozen sliced carrots, thawed
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 cup cut yellow wax beans, thawed
1 (8-oz) can(s) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or half of a 15-oz can)
1 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the cauliflower, carrots, green beans, yellow beans, kidney beans, corn, onion and bell pepper in a large heat-proof bowl; set aside.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, turmeric and salt to a boil, stirring occasionally. Pour the boiling liquid over the vegetables, and use a large spoon to mix gently until well blended. Set the bowl aside to let vegetables cool.
  • 3. Once vegetables are cooled, cover the bowl and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve spoonfuls as a cooled (or room temperature) relish to accompany nearly any meat or poultry main dish (it's particularly great spooned over slices of roast pork).

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