CHOW CHOW North American Pickled Relish

Why Make This Recipe

Chow Chow is a classic pickled relish that many families in North America have enjoyed for generations. It’s the kind of recipe that brings back memories of summer gardens and homemade canning with loved ones. If you like tangy, slightly sweet, and crunchy relishes, this is the one to try.

This recipe is perfect because it uses simple vegetables you probably already have at home—cabbage, onions, peppers, and green tomatoes. Once pickled, it adds a bold and zesty flavor to hot dogs, burgers, beans, or even sandwiches. It’s a great way to use up leftover garden vegetables too.

You don’t have to be a canning expert to make this relish. The steps are easy to follow, and the ingredients are basic. Once it’s made and stored, you’ll have a tasty homemade condiment to enjoy all year long.

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How to Make Chow Chow (North American Pickled Relish)

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head of cabbage (chopped)
• 6 medium onions (chopped)
• 1 dozen green tomatoes (chopped)
• 6 sweet green peppers (chopped)
• 6 sweet red peppers (chopped)
• 1/4 cup salt
• 6 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon mustard seed
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon turmeric

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the chopped cabbage, onions, green tomatoes, green peppers, and red peppers.
2. Sprinkle the salt over the mixture and let it sit overnight in the fridge.
3. The next day, drain the vegetables well to remove extra liquid.
4. In a large pot, mix the vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, dry mustard, and turmeric.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the drained vegetables.
6. Let it simmer for about 4 minutes while stirring now and then.
7. Pour the hot mixture into clean jars and seal them right away.
8. Let them cool and store in the fridge or a cool place.