Old Fashioned Chow-Chow Relish
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Old Fashioned Chow-Chow Relish
Take a step back in time with this Old Fashioned Chow Chow recipe. This is a larger recipe designed for storing in jars. Its an easy vintage recipe that reminds us of simpler times. This recipe is designed to be put in half -pint jars and sealed. You can also purchase our version of Mild Chow Chow or Hot Chow Chow and ship it to your friends & family around the country!
Servings: 10 to 12 Pint Jars
Ingredients
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, onions, green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, and salt.
- Soak the mixture overnight in the refrigerator. The next morning, drain off the excess moisture.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat combine the sugar, mustard, turmeric, ginger, mustard seed, celery seed, whole spices, and vinegar.
- Simmer mixture for 10 minutes then add the vegetables, stir well. Simmer until hot and well seasoned.
- Pack the Chow Chow into hot, sterilized half-pint jars, leaving ½ inch head space in jar.
- Coat the rim of the jar with ⅛-inch layer of melted paraffin; seal with a 2 piece lid.
- Heat the jar in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal the lids.
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