Chow Chow Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chow Chow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 medium size heads cabbage, finely chopped; 12 hot red peppers, finely minced; 20 green tomatoes, chopped; 12 green peppers, seeded, membranes removed and chopped; 12 medium size onions, chopped; 1/2 c. coarse salt; 2 1/2 qt. white vinegar; 5 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. whole pickling spice; 4 Tbsp. ground mustard; 1 Tbsp. ground ginger; 3 Tbsp. celery seed; 1 Tbsp. ground turmeric; 4 Tbsp. mustard seed

Servings: persons

3 medium size heads cabbage, finely chopped
12 hot red peppers, finely minced
20 green tomatoes, chopped
12 green peppers, seeded, membranes removed and chopped
12 medium size onions, chopped
1/2 c. coarse salt
2 1/2 qt. white vinegar
5 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. whole pickling spice
4 Tbsp. ground mustard
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
3 Tbsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. ground turmeric
4 Tbsp. mustard seed

1
Combine all the chopped vegetables in a large kettle and mix well. Sprinkle with salt and allow to stand overnight.
2
The next day, drain off liquid.
3
Tie pickling spices in a piece of cloth or cheesecloth.
4
Combine the vinegar, sugar, pickling spice bag and all other spices in a large kettle.
5
Simmer 20 minutes. Add the vegetables to the mixture and cook over low heat until almost reaches boiling point.
6
Pack the hot chow chow in hot sterilized jars and seal at once.
7
Allow to stand 2 weeks before eating.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium size heads cabbage, finely chopped, 12 hot red peppers, finely minced, 20 green tomatoes, chopped, 12 green peppers, seeded, membranes removed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Chow Chow falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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