Chow-chow

Chow-chow

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 5 c
• salt - 1/2 c
• vinegar
• ground ginger - 1 Tbsp
• celery seed - 3 Tbsp
• chopped cabbage - 4 qt
• mustard seed - 4 Tbsp
• turmeric - 1 Tbsp
• chopped green tomatoes - 2 qt
• sweet green peppers - 1 doz
• ground mustard - 4 Tbsp
• sweet red peppers - 1 doz
• medium-sized onions - 1 doz
• whole mixed pickling spices, tied in bag - 2 Tbsp

How to make chow-chow:

Chop onions and peppers fine. Combine all vegetables and mix with salt. Let stand overnight. The next morning, drain well. Combine sugar, spices and vinegar. Bring to boiling point and simmer about 20 minutes. Add drained vegetables and simmer to desired consistency. Remove spice bag. Pack into hot jars and seal.

Recipe categories: American, Vegetables, North american.