Heat Relish/Chow Chow Recipe

Name: Heat Relish/Chow Chow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large carrots; 2 large heads of cabbage; 9 red peppers; 9 green peppers; 8 medium onions; ½ cup salt; 6 cups sugar; 6 cups vinegar; 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons celery seeds; 1 pinch cayenne, according to taste (red pepper)

Servings: persons

4 large carrots
2 large heads of cabbage
9 red peppers
9 green peppers
8 medium onions
½ cup salt
6 cups sugar
6 cups vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons celery seeds
1 pinch cayenne, according to taste (red pepper)

1
Grind in food processor the carrots, cabbage, peppers and onions.
2
Pour the 1/2 cup of salt on the mixture and let stand for two hours.
3
Drain and rinse off all salt.
4
In a separate pan combine the sugar vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed and cayenne and bring to a boil until the sugar is completely dissolved.
5
Add the vegetables to the vinegar mixture; simmering for 10 minutes.
6
Fill the canning jar 1/2 inch from the top and put on the cap.
7
Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
8
It is to be noted that a boiling water bath is the better way to process your home canning product for food safety.
9
Although some ole' timer will boil and sterilize their jars and lids; then pours the chow chow into the hot jars and will seal them without processing through a boiling water bath.

1476

kcal

Calories

352

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large carrots, 2 large heads of cabbage, 9 red peppers, 9 green peppers, and more.

Yes, Heat Relish/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.

Heat Relish/Chow Chow

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