Old Fashioned Chow-Chow Relish

Take a step back in time with this Old Fashioned Chow Chow recipe. This is a larger recipe designed for storing in jars. Its an easy vintage recipe that reminds us of simpler times. This recipe is designed to be put in half -pint jars and sealed. You can also purchase our version of Mild Chow Chow or Hot Chow Chow and ship it to your friends & family around the country!

Servings: 10-12 Pint Jars

Ingredients

• 2 pounds cabbage (chopped)
• 12 medium onions (chopped)
• 12 green bell peppers (chopped)
• 12 red bell peppers (chopped)
• 8 cups green tomatoes (peeled and chopped)
• 1/2 cup salt
• 5 cups sugar
• 4 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon mustard seed
• 3 tablespoons celery seed
• 2 tablespoons whole spices (pickling mix)
• 10 cups white vinegar

Directions

1. Combine the cabbage, onions, green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Soak the mixture overnight in the refrigerator and drain.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat combine the sugar, mustard, turmeric​, ginger, mustard seed, celery seed, whole spices, and vinegar.
4. Simmer mixture for 10 minutes. Add the vegetables stir well and simmer until hot and well seasoned.
5. Pack the chow-chow into hot, sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space in jar.
6. Cover with 1/8-inch layer of melted paraffin; seal with a 2 piece lid.
7. Heat the jar in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal the lids.