Zesty Chow Chow Relish
This delicious and zesty condiment is known as Chow Chow Relish in the south. It's a wonderful way to add a ton of flavor to sandwiches, beans, hot dogs, and so much more!
Servings: 72 Servings
Calories: 19kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 3 cups chopped green tomatoes
- 2 large chopped onions
- 2 large chopped green peppers
- 1 large chopped red pepper
- 2 medium chopped serranos
- 1 medium chopped jalapeño pepper
- 2 medium cayenne peppers
- 8 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoon sea salt
Brine Ingredients
- 2½ cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon crushed jalapeno peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Chop all the vegetables coarsely and add to a large glass mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt over the vegetables and stir gently. Set aside for 4 hours.
- Drain vegetables, then rinse to remove salt and accumulated liquid. Add to a food processor in a few batches and pulse 4 or 5 times until you achieve the desired texture.
- Optional Step: If you plan on water bath canning the chow chow relish, prepare a hot water bath canner by adding four pint sized jars or nine 8-ounce jars into the pot, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, whisk brine ingredients and pour into a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add vegetable mixture and bring back to a boil. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Pack hot relish into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean dampened cloth, then add lids and collars and hand tighten. Add filled jars to hot water canner and make sure there's at least an inch of water covering them. Process for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars with jar pullers and place on a rack or a towel on the counter. Once sealed, store in a cool, dark location, such as a pantry.
Notes
- If you're the patient type (I'm not), you can even allow the veggies to marinate in the salt overnight!
- Make sure you don't over-process the vegetable mix. You don't want to liquify it.
- If you don't have green tomatoes, try using tomatillos instead!
- Store canned chow chow relish in the pantry for up to one year.
- Any unsealed jars should be consumed first or stored in the fridge.
- If you have no room in the fridge, chow chow makes a great gift to family and friends!
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g
