Chow Chow Relish
Traditional Southern pickled vegetable relish - tangy, sweet, and perfect for topping hot dogs, beans, or greens.
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
20m
Servings
24
Difficulty
Medium
Nutrition Per Serving
fat
0
carbs
11
fiber
1
protein
1
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Ingredients
Shop- 4 cups green tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Combine vegetables in a large bowl and toss with salt. Let stand 2 hours.
Rinse vegetables thoroughly and drain well.
In a large pot, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Add vegetables and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Pack hot relish into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes for long-term storage, or refrigerate up to 3 months.
Chef's Comfy Tip
This relish gets better with age - let it sit at least a week before eating!
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