CHOW CHOW (PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH RELISH)

Chow Chow (Pennsylvania Dutch Relish) image

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).