Grandmother Johnson's Tomato Chow-Chow

When my husband and I started dating years ago, his grandmother would send down quarts of her Chow-Chow when she found out how much I loved it. Sadly, we lost her sometime after that and the recipe was lost too....or so I thought. My DH's aunt had it! This will scorch very easy. Don't try to rush it.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Yields: 3 quarts

Ingredients

• 1  gallon red ripe tomato, peeled
• 4  cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups white vinegar
• 6  hot peppers
• 6  large onions
• 6  green bell peppers

Directions

1. Chop tomatoes peppers and onions bite-size or smaller.
2. Put all ingredients in a large pot and cook on low simmer for 3-4 hours. (Recipe says to cook it "slow and cook down low").
3. Sterilize your canning jars & lids in boiling water.
4. Fill the jars and place tops on tight.
5. After filling jars, give them a 45-minute bath in boiling water.
6. Enjoy.