Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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16
servings
1 gallon

green tomato

ground

1 cup

water

5 unit

bell peppers

ground

5 unit

anahiem hot peppers

ground

8 unit

onions

ground

3 stalk

celery

ground

1 head

cabbage

ground

0.5 cup

salt, kosher

3 cup

vinegar

2 cup

sugar

2 tsp

cinnamon

2 tsp

turmeric

2 tsp

allspice

2 tsp

dry mustard

4 unit

lemons

juice of

Step 1
~10 min

Grind all the vegetables (green tomatoes, bell peppers, anahiem hot peppers, onions, celery, and cabbage).

Step 2
~10 min

Place the ground vegetables in a large kettle.

Step 3
~10 min

Add water, spices (cinnamon, turmeric, allspice, dry mustard), vinegar, salt, and sugar to the kettle.

Step 4
~10 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5
~10 min

Reduce heat and cook down for one hour, adding water as needed to prevent sticking.

Step 6
~10 min

Stir in the lemon juice at the very end of the cooking time.

Step 7
~10 min

Pour the hot chow chow into sterilized hot jars.

Step 8
~10 min

Seal the jars immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to your taste.

For a spicier chow chow, use more hot peppers.

Ensure jars are properly sterilized for safe preservation.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made several days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pairs well with barbecue, sandwiches, and salads.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

A traditional Southern relish used to preserve the late summer harvest.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Picnic
Barbecue

Popularity Score

60/100

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