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.

Bishal Kumar
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I love the sweet and sour flavor of this chow chow. It's the perfect condiment for grilled meats or fish.


Zohaib jan
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This chow chow is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Patrick Herrera
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite!


Famouzz Music
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This is the best chow chow recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible.


Raz Ahmed
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I love this chow chow! It's so flavorful and versatile.


haley_ spartxuas
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This chow chow is just okay. I've had better.


Apio Mary
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I'm not sure what to think of this chow chow. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


marc baldwin
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This chow chow is a bit too vinegary for my taste.


Rethabile Lehakwe Keme
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I'm not a huge fan of chow chow, but this recipe is pretty good.


Charlene Martinez
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This chow chow is a great way to add some flavor to a boring sandwich.


andria charkviani
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I love the crunch of the vegetables in this chow chow.


Muhammad Wali
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This chow chow is a great addition to any summer cookout.


Hamza Naseeb
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I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my liking.


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


colesy
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I wasn't sure about the combination of ingredients in this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's delicious!


Maie Phillips
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I love how this chow chow can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later use.


sr samim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mikiya Young
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I made this chow chow for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Aryan Gurung
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This is the best chow chow recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on sandwiches, salads, and even as a condiment for grilled meats.


Edward Gates
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This chow chow recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy.