Recipe For Green Tomato Chow Chow

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
23	Calories
0g	Fat
5g	Carbs
0g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 64
Amount per serving
Calories	23
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 601mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Protein 0g
Calcium 11mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Also known as chow-chow or piccalilli, this green tomato relish is a Southern favorite, and it's great with sausages, pork, ham, hot dogs, and burgers.

The relish is a combination of chopped green tomatoes, cabbage, onions, and peppers. The vegetables are brought together with a mixture of vinegar, brown sugar, and seasonings. In the South, it's often served with pinto beans and ham.

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5 cups green tomatoes (coarsely chopped)
5 cups cabbage (coarsely chopped)
1 1/2 cups yellow onion (or sweet onion, finely chopped)
2 cups bell pepper (coarsely chopped; at least 1 red bell pepper for color)
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1/3 cup pickling and canning salt
2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Gather the ingredients.

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Combine the chopped vegetables in a large nonreactive kettle or bowl.

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Add the salt and stir to combine thoroughly. Cover and let stand for 4 hours or refrigerate overnight.

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Prepare the canner and jars. Add water to a large canning kettle with rack and heat to a boil; reduce heat and keep at a simmer. The water should be high enough to be at least 1 inch above the filled jars. I usually fill it about halfway and keep a kettle or saucepan of water boiling on another burner to add to the canning kettle as needed. Wash jars thoroughly and heat water in a small saucepan; put the lids in the saucepan and bring almost to the boil; lower heat to very low to keep the lids hot.

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Drain the vegetables and rinse thoroughly.

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In a large nonreactive kettle, bring the vinegar, brown sugar, and celery and yellow mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering for 5 minutes.

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Add the drained vegetables and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.

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With a slotted spoon, pack the vegetables into prepared jars. Cover vegetables with the pickling liquid, leaving approximately 1/4 inch headspace.
With a clean dampened cloth, wipe the rims of the jars. Place the flat lids on the jars, then close caps with screw-on rings tightly, but do not over-tighten. Arrange the filled jars in the canning kettle, and add more water, as needed, to be at least 1 inch above the jars. Bring to a full boil. Cover and continue boiling for 10 minutes. Remove the relish to a rack to cool completely.
Check for seals (the middle of the caps should have made a popping sound while cooling and will stay depressed.)

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Tip

This is an excellent way to use end-of-the-season green tomatoes.
This relish makes a great homemade gift during the holidays.

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How to Use Chow Chow?

Chow chow relish is a wonderful addition to any barbecue: use it on hotdogs, hamburgers, and pulled pork or chicken. It is also great on everything from beans, nachos, and chili.

Chow Chow vs. Piccalilli

Chow chow and piccalilli are often mistaken for each other, yet although similar, they are slightly different. Picalilli relish simply has more vegetables in it than chow chow relish—that's the main difference between these two relishes.

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