This traditional southern chow-chow recipe makes a great addition to dishes, adding both flavor and visual appeal.
What is Chow Chow?
Chow chow is a type of pickled relish made from a variety of chopped vegetables, typically including cabbage, bell peppers, and onions. It is often flavored with celery or mustard seeds, and other spices, giving it a tangy and slightly spicy taste.
Chow chow originated in the Southern United States and is commonly used as a condiment or topping for hot dogs, hamburgers, and sandwiches. Its vibrant colors and crunchy texture make it a popular addition to dishes, adding both flavor and visual appeal. Chow chow can also be enjoyed on its own as a side dish or appetizer.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 9 green tomatoes – medium finely chopped
- 1 head of cabbage – medium chopped
- 2 green or red bell peppers chopped
- 1 hot pepper – jalapeno or Serrano chopped
- 1 c celery chopped
- 4 med onions – yellow or white chopped
- 1 tbsp celery seed
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon – ground
- 1/8 tsp allspice – ground
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1.5 c sugar – granulated
- white vinegar
Instructions
- Finely chop tomatoes and allow them to drain in a colander for 15-20 minutes
- Chop other vegetables and add them to a large pot
- Add spices, salt and sugar to the pot
- Add drained tomatoes to the pot
- Cover the mixture with white vinegar
- Turn the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer
- When the mixture comes to a boil, put the mixture in hot sterilized jars and seal
Notes
Use as a condiment or topping for hot dogs, hamburgers, and sandwiches or as a side salad / appetizer
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