Green Tomato Chow Chow Recipe

Name: Green Tomato Chow Chow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 quarts (about 24 large) sliced green tomatoes; 1/2 cup salt; 1 large head cabbage, cored and shredded; 1 pound sweet red peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 1 pound onions, finely chopped; 1 hot red pepper, finely chopped; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon celery seeds; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 3 pints vinegar

Servings: persons

4 quarts (about 24 large) sliced green tomatoes
1/2 cup salt
1 large head cabbage, cored and shredded
1 pound sweet red peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 pound onions, finely chopped
1 hot red pepper, finely chopped
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon celery seeds
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons dry mustard
3 pints vinegar

1
Combine tomatoes and salt in a large glass, ceramic, or stainless steel container. Cover and let stand overnight; drain. Rinse and drain in 2 baths of cold water. Soak tomatoes in cold water to cover 30 minutes; drain.
2
Grind tomatoes into a stainless steel stockpot, using coarse blade of a meat grinder. Stir in remaining ingredients, and cook, uncovered, over medium high heat 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3
Quickly ladle chow chow into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2- inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Process chow chow in boiling-water bath 15 minutes.

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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: 4 quarts (about 24 large) sliced green tomatoes, 1/2 cup salt, 1 large head cabbage, cored and shredded, 1 pound sweet red peppers, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Green Tomato Chow Chow

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