This is an old old recipe, My grandma used to make this back in the late 40’s early 50’s
This classic old-fashioned chow chow recipe is a tangy and flavorful relish that’s perfect for serving with grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a side dish. It’s easy to make and can be canned for long-term storage.
Ingredients:
- 1 small cabbage, chopped
- 6–8 green or red tomatoes, chopped
- 6 medium bell peppers, chopped
- 6 large onions, chopped
- 2 hot peppers, chopped
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 cups white vinegar
- 1/4 cup salt or pickling salt
Instructions:
- Combine ingredients: In a large pot, combine the chopped cabbage, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, hot peppers, sugar, vinegar, and salt.
- Bring to a boil: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the desired tenderness is achieved.
- Canning: If canning, ladle the chow chow into sterilized pint jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Seal the jars and process in a water bath for 20 minutes.
- Serving: If not canning, store the chow chow in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve as desired.
Enjoy!
Note: For a milder chow chow, reduce the number of hot peppers or omit them altogether.
