Sweet And Spicy Garden Relish Chow Chow Recipes

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place the zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl, and sprinkle the salt overtop. Use your hands to evenly mix the salt throughout the zucchini. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• The following day, drain the zucchini in a colander, and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water and set aside. Place the red and green bell pepper, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch into a large pot. Add the nutmeg, turmeric, celery seed and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the drained zucchini. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sterilize 7 one-pint jars and lids to hold relish. Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
• Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

GARDEN CHOW-CHOW

Steps:

• Slice onions and salt to taste.
• Let set 3 hours.
• Slice carrots, zucchini, and tomato and break cauliflower into bite-size pieces.
• After 3 hours, drain onions on paper towel, but do not rinse.
• Cook carrots and cauliflower in vinegar and spices for 5 minutes.
• Add all other ingredients.
• Cook until very hot, about 10 minutes.
• Pack in jars.

SWEET AND SPICY GARDEN RELISH/ CHOW-CHOW

Steps:

• Grate all the vegetables equalling 4 quarts, in a food processor then place in a large container.
• Add salt, cover with water and allow to stand for 1 hour.
• While the vegetables are soaking, in a large pot, add the sugar, vinegar and pickling spice.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.
• Drain and rinse the vegetables well squeezing out all liquid; add to the pot and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes.
• Stir frequently.
• Pour the relish into hot, sterilized pint jars.
• Wipe rims, place lids and screw bands on fingertip-tight; process 15 minutes in a boiling bath.
• Remove to a protected surface to cool, undisturbed, for 24 hours.

CHOW CHOW II

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans, cauliflower, lima beans, and corn. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or just until tender; drain. Return vegetables to pot, and mix in onions, bell peppers, and green tomatoes.
• Heat vinegar in a saucepan until boiling. Stir in sugar, salt, celery seed, mustard seed, ground mustard, and ground turmeric until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over vegetables in pot, and bring to a boil. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Pour into 12 sterilized pint jars, and seal.

SWEET AND SPICY GARDEN RELISH/ CHOW-CHOW

Steps:

• 1. Grate all the vegetables equaling 4 quarts, in a food processor then place in a large container. Add salt, cover with water and allow to stand for 1 hour. 2. While the vegetables are soaking, in a large pot, add the sugar, vinegar and pickling spice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. 3. Drain and rinse the vegetables well squeezing out all liquid; add to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Stir frequently. 4. Pour the relish into hot, sterilized pint jars, cover, process 15 minutes in a boiling bath.