A delicious and tangy homemade chow chow relish, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your meals. This versatile condiment is made with a mixture of garden-fresh vegetables and spices.
Preparation time
24h
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 1 cabbage
- 2 tbsp celery seeds
- 8 green bell peppers
- 10 green tomatoes
- 0.5 cup mustard seeds
- 8 onions
- 2 red bell peppers
- 0.5 cup salt
- 5 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 6 cup white vinegar
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the green tomatoes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, and cabbage.
Step 2
Sprinkle the salt over the vegetables and mix well. Let sit overnight to draw out excess moisture.
Step 3
The next day, drain the vegetables and rinse with cold water to remove excess salt. Squeeze out excess water.
Step 4
In a large pot, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
Step 5
Add the drained vegetables to the pot and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Pack the hot chow chow into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal the jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.