Elizabeth'S Green Tomato Chow-Chow Recipe

Name: Elizabeth'S Green Tomato Chow-Chow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 lbs green tomatoes; 6 lbs onions, peel and slice fine; 1 cup salt; 4 cups water; 4 cups white vinegar; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup pickling spices; 2 1/2 lbs white sugar; 2 1/2 lbs brown sugar; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 red pepper, cut fine

Servings: persons

9 lbs green tomatoes
6 lbs onions, peel and slice fine
1 cup salt
4 cups water
4 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
1/2 cup pickling spices
2 1/2 lbs white sugar
2 1/2 lbs brown sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 red pepper, cut fine

1
Soak the tomatoes and onions in the first amount of water and the salt over night.
2
Drain well in the morning.
3
Put the spice in a cloth bag, tie shut and crush with a rolling pin.
4
Put the vegetables in a pot with the vinegar and second amount of water, putting in the bag of spice.
5
Bring to a boil, then simmer for half an hour.
6
Add the sugars and simmer another half an hour.
7
Stir together the cornstarch, dry mustard and tumeric.
8
Add a little of the simmering liquid to make a paste, then stir it into the tomato mixture.
9
Add the chopped pepper.
10
Simmer for 1 to 2 hours til thick.
11
Spoon into prepared jars and seal according to manufacturers directions.

2748

kcal

Calories

680

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 lbs green tomatoes, 6 lbs onions, peel and slice fine, 1 cup salt, 4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Elizabeth'S Green Tomato 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.

Elizabeth'S Green Tomato Chow-Chow

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