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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

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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: 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chow Chow

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