Chow-Chow

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"This has everything in it but the kitchen sink. My mom's recipe. We make this every year when the garden is finishing up. This is a sweet chow chow, not hot."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Yields: 4 pints

ingredients

• 2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
• 2 cups chopped green peppers
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 2 cups sliced onions
• 2 cups chopped green tomatoes
• 1 1⁄2 cups salt
• 2 quarts water
• 2 cups fresh baby lima beans
• 2 cups cut fresh green beans
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 2 cups water
• 1 quart white vinegar
• 4 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1⁄4 cup mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons celery seeds
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, plus
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

directions

1. Add cucumbers, green pepper, cabbage, onion, and tomatoes in a large non-metal container (I use a huge tupperware container).
2. Dissolve the salt in 2 quarts of water; pour salt water over the vegetables; cover and let stand 8-10 hours.
3. Drain well.
4. Add lima beans, green beans, carrots, and 2 cups water to a large saucepan; cook 20 minutes or so or until crisp-tender; drain.
5. Combine all the vegetables and the remaining ingredients in a large pot.
6. Bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes.
7. Pack vegetables into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
8. Cover with lids and screw bands on tight.
9. Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
10. Let cool.