Sweet & Tangy Chow Chow Relish
Make delicious Chow Chow Relish with this easy recipe! A perfect sweet and tangy condiment for sandwiches and burgers. Learn how to preserve fresh vegetables for a flavor boost.
Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped bell peppers (about 4 green, 2 red, 1 yellow)
- 5 heaping cups chopped onions (white or yellow)
- 5 cups chopped green tomatoes
- 5 cups chopped cabbage
- A few hot peppers (chopped, seeds and membranes removed)
- ½ cup pickling salt
- 6 cups apple cider vinegar
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (French’s preferred)
Instructions
- Day 1: Chop all vegetables and combine in a large non-reactive bowl.
- Sprinkle pickling salt over the mixture, toss well, and cover tightly. Refrigerate overnight.
- Day 2: Drain and rinse the vegetables well to remove excess salt.
- In a large pot, combine vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, and hot peppers. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Taste the mixture and add more sugar if desired for sweetness.
- Spoon the hot relish into sterilized jars, leaving headspace, and process in a boiling water bath.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.