Best 6 Chow Chow Green Tomato Relish Or Piccalilli Recipes

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Whether you call it chow chow, green tomato relish, or piccalilli, this classic condiment is a delicious way to enjoy the bounty of the garden. Made with a combination of green tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, it can be served as a side dish, condiment, or even as a sandwich spread. With so many variations on this classic recipe, there's sure to be one that will tantalize your taste buds.

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GREEN TOMATO CHOWCHOW



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My grandmom's long-cherished chowchow has Pennsylvania Dutch roots. Her pickled relish of cabbage, onions and peppers is tart and sweet with a smidge of spice. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds green tomatoes (about 5 medium)
2 tablespoons salt
1 medium head cabbage
1 pound onions (about 3 medium)
1 pound green and sweet red peppers (about 3 medium), seeded
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
4 cups cider vinegar
2-3/4 cups sugar
4 teaspoons mixed pickling spices

Steps:

  • Chop tomatoes. Transfer to a strainer and sprinkle with salt; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, chop cabbage, onions and green and red peppers. Place in a Dutch oven. Add drained tomatoes to pan and, if desired, jalapeno., Stir in vinegar and sugar. Place pickling spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Discard spice bag. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

UNCLE D'S SWEET PICCALILLI (GREEN TOMATO RELISH)



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Not sure what to do with the last of those green tomatoes from your garden? This recipe will use 'em up and the result is a tasty relish that is flavorful and can be used in place of sweet pickle relish. It can also be used like a side chutney for pork chops or sausage. Makes a great fall/harvest gift for friends and neighbors too.

Provided by Dave Hagan

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups apple cider vinegar
3 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon dried basil
6 cups seeded and finely chopped green tomatoes
2 cups finely chopped red bell peppers
2 cups finely chopped red onion
2 cups finely chopped Granny Smith apples
8 4-ounce canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seed, and basil in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir green tomatoes, red bell peppers, red onion, and Granny Smith apples into vinegar mixture; boil vigorously, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened and relish flavors have blended, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

CHOW CHOW I



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A way to use all those fresh summer veggies.

Provided by SLT

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 13h

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ½ pounds green tomatoes, chopped
8 large onions, chopped
10 green bell peppers, chopped
3 teaspoons salt
6 chopped green chile peppers
1 quart distilled white vinegar
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and salt. Let stand overnight.
  • Drain the tomato/pepper mixture and add the hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap the cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag, and add to tomato/pepper mixture.
  • Boil for 15 minutes, or until tender.
  • Pack tightly in sterilized jars and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 282.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

GREEN TOMATO RELISH



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This delicious, tangy relish of green tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spices, is perfect with sandwiches, potatoes, cheese, and lots of other entrees. A jar of this makes a great gift, too!

Provided by Linda McDaniel

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 192

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 large green tomatoes
3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
3 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
12 large onions
3 tablespoons celery seed
3 tablespoons mustard seed
1 tablespoon salt
5 cups white sugar
2 cups cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a grinder or food processor, coarsely grind tomatoes, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and onions. (You may need to do this in batches.) Line a large colander with cheesecloth, place in sink or in a large bowl, and pour in tomato mixture to drain for 1 hour.
  • In a large, non-aluminum stockpot, combine tomato mixture, celery seed, mustard seed, salt, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Sterilize enough jars and lids to hold relish (12 one-pint jars, or 6 one-quart jars). Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
  • Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Relish can be stored for up to a year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 40.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

LIBBIE'S CANNED GREEN TOMATO RELISH CHOW CHOW



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Very old relish; reminds me of chow chow; has green peppers, cabbage, celery, onions. Always follow Ball book. This is just the recipe, not how to can, because it just says seal and that's wrong.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Low Protein

Time P1DT40m

Yield 8 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart celery, chopped
2 quarts green tomatoes, chopped
2 quarts cabbage, chopped
2 quarts onions, chopped
6 green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup salt, kosher
2 quarts water
2 quarts vinegar
2 lbs sugar
1/2 cup mustard seeds
1 ounce celery seed

Steps:

  • Put celery, tomatoes, cabbage, onions, and peppers through food chopper.
  • Mix together.
  • Add 1 cup kosher salt with 2 quarts cold water.
  • Let stand overnight in cool place.
  • Next morning drain well.
  • Put 2 quarts vinegar to 2 lbs sugar, mustard seed, and celery seed on stove to boil; boil for 10 minutes.
  • Pour over chopped vegetables.
  • Pack in jars and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 14251.8, Carbohydrate 150.7, Fiber 10, Sugar 133.1, Protein 8.2

CHOW-CHOW - GREEN TOMATO RELISH OR PICCALILLI



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I'm posting this cause someone said they needed a recipe for it and since I had one I thought I would share it. I think I originally got this recipe online but it works out pretty well so I kept it. If you don't want to can this just follow the cooking and preperation steps and use within a week (like a fresh salsa) Oh, and since the caption screen didn't come up when I uploaded the picture I just thought I would mention, this is not my picture I got it on the web.

Provided by Lisa 'Gayle' Goff @GayleGoff

Categories     Salsas

Number Of Ingredients 12

ALSO KNOWN AS CHOW-CHOW OR PICCALILLLI, THIS RELISH IS GREAT WITH SAUSAGES, PORK, AND HAM, OR SERVE IT WITH HOT DOGS OR BURGERS.
5 cup(s) coarsely chopped green tomatoes (about 5 tomatoes)
5 cup(s) coarsely chopped cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds cabbage)
1 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped yellow onion or sweet onion
2 cup(s) coarsely chopped bell pepper, at least 1 red for color (about 4 peppers)
1/3 cup(s) kosher salt or pickling salt
2 1/2 cup(s) cider vinegar
1 cup(s) light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon(s) mustard seeds
2 clove(s) finely minced garlic (fresh only)
1 teaspoon(s) celery seed
1/2 teaspoon(s) teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the chopped vegetables in a large nonreactive kettle or bowl. Add the salt and stir to combine thoroughly. Cover and let stand for 4 hours or refrigerate overnight.
  • Prepare the canner and jars. Add water to a canner with rack and heat to a boil; reduce heat and keep at a simmer. The water should be high enough to be at least 1 inch above the filled jars. I usually fill it about halfway and I keep a kettle or saucepan of water boiling on another burner to add to the canner as needed. Wash jars thoroughly and heat water in a small saucepan; put the lids in the saucepan and bring almost to the boil; lower heat to very low to keep the lids hot.
  • Drain the vegetables and rinse thoroughly.
  • In a large nonreactive kettle, bring the vinegar, brown sugar, and seeds and spices to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and continue simmering for 5 minutes. Add the drained vegetables and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon, pack the vegetables into prepared jars. Cover vegetables with the pickling liquid, leaving about 1/4-inch headspace.
  • With a clean dampened cloth, wipe the rims of the jars. Place the flat lids on the jars then close caps with screw-on rings tightly, but do not over-tighten. Arrange the filled jars in the canner and add more water, as needed, to be at least 1 inch above the jars. Bring to a full boil. Cover and continue boiling for 10 minutes. Remove the relish to a rack to cool completely.
  • Check for seals (the middle of the caps should have made a popping sound while cooling and will stay depressed.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, unblemished green tomatoes for the best chow chow.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful relish, such as bell peppers, onions, and celery.
  • Be sure to taste the chow chow as you make it and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Process the chow chow in a food processor or blender until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Canning the chow chow is a great way to preserve it for longer storage.

Conclusion:

Chow chow is a delicious and versatile relish that can be enjoyed in many ways. It is a great way to use up extra green tomatoes and other vegetables from your garden. Chow chow can be used as a condiment for sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. It can also be used as a side dish or appetizer. With its sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, chow chow is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you have a bounty of green tomatoes, be sure to give chow chow a try!

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