CHOW CHOW RELISH ( AKA PICCALILLI )

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If you are looking for a great recipe for green tomatoes and other garden vegetables, at the end of the garden season, may I suggest trying green tomato relish? As you can tell we use just about every leftover vegetable possible It really pays to make this well in advance as piccalilli tastes best when left for a month or so as it gives all those delicious flavors time to really bed down with each other and the result will be deeper, more satisfying flavors. If you're anything like me this won't last long but if you're more restrained you should find this keeps for up to 9 month

Provided by Russ Myers @Beegee1947

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 quart(s) green tomatoes, chopped
2 large red bell peppers, chopped
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
1 medium cabbage, chopped (optional )
5 large yellow onions, chopped
4 medium apples, chopped, (optional)
2 medium cucumbers, chopped (optional)
4 stalk(s) celery, chopped (optional)
4 medium carrots, chopped (optional)
2/3 cup(s) canning salt
CANNING BRINE
3 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
1/2 cup(s) brown sugar
4 cup(s) cider vinegar
1 cup(s) water
2 tablespoon(s) mustard seed
2 teaspoon(s) celery seed
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) tumeric
1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
1 tablespoon(s) pickling spice ( tied in a cheesecloth bag )

Steps:

  • Using a food processor, coarsely chop all vegetables Combine vegetables and canning salt. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain well , rinse, and drain again
  • Mix canning brine ingredients. Simmer brine for 20 minutes Remove pickling spice bag.
  • Add chopped vegetables and simmer another 10 minutes. Pack into hot sterilized jars to within 1/2 inch of top Water bath for 10 minutes.

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