Chow Chow Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chow Chow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads cabbage; 6 heads cauliflower; 8 peppers (red and green); 35 small green tomatoes; 30 onions, cut up or 1 to 2 lb. pickling onions, very small ones; 1 stalk celery; 1/2 lb. carrots; 1 doz. small pickling cukes, peeled; 2 handfuls pickling salt (no iodine); 4 c. vinegar (definitely not Heinz, too strong); 3 1/2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric; 1 (12 oz.) French's prepared mustard; 2 Tbsp. flour

Servings: persons

2 heads cabbage
6 heads cauliflower
8 peppers (red and green)
35 small green tomatoes
30 onions, cut up or 1 to 2 lb. pickling onions, very small ones
1 stalk celery
1/2 lb. carrots
1 doz. small pickling cukes, peeled
2 handfuls pickling salt (no iodine)
4 c. vinegar (definitely not Heinz, too strong)
3 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 (12 oz.) French's prepared mustard
2 Tbsp. flour

1
Cut up vegetables coarsely and put in large container.
2
Put in pickling salt.
3
Add 2 trays of ice cubes, mix through.
4
Cover with cloth and let stand overnight in a very large canner (15 1/2-quart or larger).
5
In morning, make syrup of vinegar, sugar, turmeric and mustard.
6
Cook down until mixed throughly.
7
Mix flour in some syrup and then add to the syrup in pot (canner).
8
Cook until clear by boiling.
9
Turn heat down.
10
Fill a colander with vegetables and then add to syrup.
11
Do this until all vegetables are in canner.
12
Cook until it comes to a boil.
13
Boil slowly for 5 minutes, no longer. Fill clean, sterilized jars and seal.
14
Yields 16 to 20 pints.

1689

kcal

Calories

Fat

385

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads cabbage, 6 heads cauliflower, 8 peppers (red and green), 35 small green tomatoes, 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.

Chow Chow

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions