Ella's Chow-Chow
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 2hrs
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Yields:
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6-8 pints
ingredients
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Any combination of the following to make 6 quarts of chopped vegetables
- 2 quarts chopped cabbage (or cabbage & cauliflower)
- 1 quart chopped green tomato
- 1 pint grated carrot (I prefer California grown)
- 1 pint chopped green peppers or 1 pint red pepper
- 1 quart chopped peeled firm pear (do not ripen)
- 1 quart chopped onion
- 1⁄2 cup canned sliced jalapeno pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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SYRUP
- 1 quart distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)
- 1⁄2 cup flour (for thickening the sauce) (optional)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons celery seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons dry ground mustard
directions
- If you don't have all the vegetables mentioned, increase the quantity of the vegetables you do have until you have 6 quarts of chopped vegetables. (However, be sure to use some cabbage, peppers, carrots and onions- the other veggies are optional).
- In large pot, stir dry ingredients together, then add liquid ingredients.
- Bring all syrup ingredients to a boil and boil until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Add chopped vegetables and bring to a boil.
- Cook 5 minutes on simmer until vegetables are hot.
- Pack into hot, sterilized jars and seal with hot sterilized lids.
- Invert and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Turn right-side-up and let cool.
- When jars are cooled, the lids should be slightly concave which signifies a good canning seal.
- NOTE: My mother-in-law never processed them in a water bath, but you may do so for about 30 minutes, if you prefer.
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Reviews
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I made this today and heat processed the jars for storage and gift giving. The yield to be right on target! I processed 1/2 pints for 20 minutes and everything sealed. The recipe never states a yield of 6 quarts. It calls for 6 quarts of raw vegetables. Perhaps Rita misread it. The flavor and texture was reminiscent of my grandnother's chow chow. I only used 4 quarts of vegetables-- so this can be stepped down to make smaller batches successfully. I had 5.5 pints of finished chow chow. Note: for uniformity of texture in the finished product do not use thick or pithy chunks of cabbage or the woody eye of the onion's root end. Thanks for a great relish that I have missed for years!
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BeachGirl
Edisto Island, South Carolina
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