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).

GLORIA NWANKWO
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I'm definitely going to make this chow chow.


Jody Whispers
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This chow chow looks delicious!


Drake Patterson
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I can't wait to try this chow chow recipe!


BekaEG
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This chow chow is the perfect addition to any summer cookout.


Ibrahim Bahar
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in this chow chow.


Excuses
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This chow chow is a great way to use up extra vegetables from your garden.


Dipendra Sahani
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I've never made chow chow before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great, and I'm so glad I tried it.


Mohammed Medani
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This chow chow is so easy to make, and it's so much better than the store-bought stuff. I love that I can control the ingredients and make it as spicy or sweet as I want.


Joram Banx
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I've been making this chow chow for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect condiment for summer cookouts and potlucks.


Joshan Mijar
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This chow chow is a delicious and versatile relish that can be used on everything from hot dogs to sandwiches to salads. I love the sweet and tangy flavor, and the crunchy vegetables add a nice texture.