CHOW CHOW (PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH RELISH)

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Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish communities are known for the wide variety of condiments, jams, sauces, relishes and pickled foods that are served at every meal. Chow Chow is one such dish. It's a popular vegetable-based pickled relish that goes well with just about anything (especially spooned over slices of roasted pork). Over...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Salsas

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup frozen cauliflower, thawed and cut into small pieces
1 cup frozen sliced carrots, thawed
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 cup cut yellow wax beans, thawed
1 (8-oz) can(s) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or half of a 15-oz can)
1 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the cauliflower, carrots, green beans, yellow beans, kidney beans, corn, onion and bell pepper in a large heat-proof bowl; set aside.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, turmeric and salt to a boil, stirring occasionally. Pour the boiling liquid over the vegetables, and use a large spoon to mix gently until well blended. Set the bowl aside to let vegetables cool.
  • 3. Once vegetables are cooled, cover the bowl and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve spoonfuls as a cooled (or room temperature) relish to accompany nearly any meat or poultry main dish (it's particularly great spooned over slices of roast pork).

Kaafiyo Ahmed
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This chow chow is a delicious and easy way to add some extra flavor to your meals.


Samod Adebisi
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I love making this chow chow every year. It's a great way to preserve the summer harvest.


abdul Mojid
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This chow chow is the perfect addition to any picnic or potluck.


Chelsey Ngu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chow chow turned out really bland.


Naava Salimah
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I used a variety of different peppers in my chow chow, including jalapeños, serranos, and habaneros. It turned out really spicy, but I love it that way!


Soniya Pariyar
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This chow chow is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Grace Brocklehurst
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I've never made chow chow before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Margaret Rodger Minnis
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This chow chow is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes.


Blessed Greatful
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I'm not a huge fan of pickles, but I love this chow chow. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


BISMILLAH Rahmanrahim
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I made a double batch of this chow chow and canned it so I can enjoy it all year long.


Briley Widing
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This is the best chow chow recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and addictive.


Monday Godday
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chow chow didn't turn out as thick as I expected. I think I might have cooked it for too long.


Jb Jb
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I found that the chow chow was a bit too sweet for my taste, so I added a little bit of vinegar to balance out the flavors.


Faida Josiane
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This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up summer vegetables.


Rayley Navarro
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I love how versatile this chow chow is. I've used it on sandwiches, burgers, and even as a topping for grilled fish.


mohit basnet
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I used a mix of red and green bell peppers, which gave the chow chow a beautiful color.


Itumeleng Makgatle
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The recipe was easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and versatile relish.


Mahady Khan
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This chow chow is a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and crunchy textures. It's the perfect condiment to elevate any meal!