Chow Chow Grandma Style Recipes

SOUTHERN CHOW CHOW RELISH

Steps:

• Chop vegetables finely using a food processor or grinder. Place the chopped vegetables in a porcelain or glass container and sprinkle with the salt. Cover and let them stand overnight.
• Place the vegetables in a large colander and rinse very well under cold running water. Divide into smaller batches if necessary.
• Drain thoroughly and place in a large stockpot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chopped vegetables. Heat to boiling and then boil for 4 minutes.
• Ladle into clean pint jars that have been sterilized in boiling water. Seal with sterilized lids according to manufacturer instructions. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

CHOW CHOW GRANDMA STYLE

Steps:

• 1. Grind and cover the first 6 ingredients with salt. Let stand 5 to 15 minutes. Then drain.
• 2. Add the rest of the ingredients. bring to a boil and cook 20 minuits.
• 3. Have jars, rings, and lids sterilized. Fill jars leaving a 1/4 inch head space. Seal.
• 4. Bring water to boil in you water bath canner when boiling put in your jars to cover, when water start boiling again time for 15 minutes.

CHOW CHOW I

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and salt. Let stand overnight.
• Drain the tomato/pepper mixture and add the hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap the cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag, and add to tomato/pepper mixture.
• Boil for 15 minutes, or until tender.
• Pack tightly in sterilized jars and seal.