JEANNE'S CHOW-CHOW

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I get requests for this very often. It is a little time consuming but it is well worth it. If any of you remember your mother making this at the end of the summer to use any left over vegetables from the garden, you remember how good it is. Great served with beans and cornbread. I found some photos on the internet since I have...

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 20

CHOW CHOW VEGETABLES
1 head cabbage, finely diced
4 - 5 green bell peppers, finely diced
4 - 5 red bell peppers, finely diced
8 - 10 large green tomatoes or tomatillos, finely diced
3 zuchinni, finely diced
3 yellow squash, finely diced
3 carrots, finely diced
2 large sweet onions, finely diced
6 ribs celery, finely diced
4 - 5 jalapeno peppers (optional) remove seeds and membrane, finely diced
2/3 c pickeling salt
BRINING INGREDIENTS
3 1/2 c granulated sugar
4 c white vinegar, (5 % acidity)
2 c water
2 Tbsp yellow mustard seeds
2 tsp celery seeds
1 1/2 tsp turmeric, ground
2 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes (use in place of or in addition to the jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • 1. Place Chow Chow Vegetables in a large Dutch oven. Add salt, cover, and chill overnight.
  • 2. Rinse and drain; return mixture to Dutch oven.
  • 3. Add Brining Ingredients to Dutch oven with Vegetabbles. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes.
  • 4. Using a sterilized ladle and funnel, pack hot chow chow into hot, sterilized pint jars, filling to 1/2 inch from top. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
  • 5. Process in boiling-water bath 15 minutes.
  • 6. Let cool overnight. Label and store in pantry until used. Refrigerate after opened.

Jennifer Donovan
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I made this chow chow for a picnic and it was a hit! It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Tiktok Gang
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This chow chow is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love to serve it with fried chicken or fish.


jobayerulislam prantu
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I'm not a big fan of chow chow, but this recipe is really good. It's not too sweet or sour, and it has a nice spicy kick.


Abukari Rukaya
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This is the best chow chow recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and versatile. I love to use it as a condiment on sandwiches and burgers, or as a side dish with grilled meats.


Hussein Anyombo
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I made this chow chow for a picnic and it was a hit! It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Kadie Sesay
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This chow chow is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love to serve it with fried chicken or fish.


Babukaji Lama
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I've made this chow chow several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Anil Pradhan
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I'm not a big fan of chow chow, but this recipe is really good. It's not too sweet or sour, and it has a nice spicy kick.


Ayanda Mabaso
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This is the best chow chow I've ever had! It's so flavorful and addictive.


ACHEAMPONG Eric
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I made this chow chow for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Saddam Taz
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This chow chow is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I love to serve it with fried chicken or fish, but it's also great on its own.