Chow Chow

14 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 gal. chopped cabbage
  • 12 medium onions, chopped
  • 12 green peppers, chopped
  • 12 red peppers or tomatoes
  • 2 qt. chopped green tomatoes
  • 4 c. sugar
  • 2 to 3 qt. vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp. ground mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp. ground ginger
  • 4 Tbsp. mustard seed
  • 3 Tbsp. celery seed
  • 2 Tbsp. mixed whole spices (pickling spice)
  • head chopped cauliflower (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all vegetables with 1/2 cup salt.
  2. 2
    Let stand overnight, refrigerated and covered.
  3. 3
    Drain juices off. Tie mixed spices in flow through bag.
  4. 4
    Add sugar and all spices to vinegar and simmer 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add vegetables and simmer until hot and well seasoned.
  6. 6
    Don't overcook.
  7. 7
    Remove spice bag.
  8. 8
    Pack hot chow-chow into hot Mason jars and seal immediately.

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