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Chow Chow Relish | Magnolia Days

Chow Chow Relish

A recipe for chow chow relish. Chow Chow is made with green tomatoes, cabbage, onion, peppers, and spices including turmeric, mustard, and allspice.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 15 pints
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts green tomatoes from 3/4 peck basket, about 10 pounds
  • 6 cups chopped onions about 3 1/2 pounds
  • 1 medium-large cabbage
  • 2 quarts chopped bell pepper green & 1 red, about 14 large
  • 4 hot banana peppers
  • 3 cayenne peppers
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 8 cups apple cider vinegar 5% acidity
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 3 tablespoons mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons allspice

Instructions

  1. Finely chop all the vegetables in batches in a food processor fitted with a knife blade.
  2. Mix chopped vegetables together in a very large non-reactive container. Sprinkle 1/2 cup salt over and let set at least 4 to 5 hours or overnight.
  3. Drain the vegetables and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  4. In large boiler, mix apple cider vinegar and sugar.
  5. Combine the ground mustard, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, and allspice in a spice bag. Add the spice bag to the liquids.
  6. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Add the drained vegetables and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  8. Pack the chow chow mix while it's hot into sterililzed pint canning jars. Use caution while working with the hot mix and jars. Leave about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch head space in each jar. Wipe the mouth of the canning jar clean and seal the jar with canning lid and rings. Lids should properly seal and make a popping sound while cooling. The seals are good if they stay depressed in the middle.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for chow chow relish. Chow Chow is made with green tomatoes, cabbage, onion, peppers, and spices including turmeric, mustard, and allspice.