Homemade Green Tomato Relish (Chow Chow)
This end-of-season green tomato relish is also known as chow chow. It's a popular Southern condiment, often served with beans.
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 large onions, ground
- 1 large cabbage, ground
- 3 ½ pounds green tomatoes, ground
- 18 bell peppers, a combination of green, red, and other colors, ground
- ½ cup kosher salt
- 6 cups granulated sugar
- 4 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tbsp celery seeds
- 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- In a large nonreactive container, combine the ground onions, cabbage, green tomatoes, and bell peppers. Add salt and stir to blend. Refrigerate overnight or let stand at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours.6 to 8 large onions | 1 large cabbage | 3 1/2 pounds green tomatoes | 18 bell peppers | 1/2 cup kosher salt
- Rinse the vegetables in a colander and drain thoroughly. Transfer them to a large nonreactive kettle or Dutch oven (stainless steel or enamel-lined). Add the sugar, vinegar, water, celery seeds, and turmeric. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.6 cups granulated sugar | 4 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar | 1 1/2 cups water | 2 tbsp celery seeds | 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- Meanwhile, prepare the jars and lids. Wash the jars and rinse with hot water. Fill the canning kettle with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Put the lids in a separate saucepan and bring just to a boil. Turn the heat off and leave the lids in the hot water.
- Fill a jar with the hot relish mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe the rims and threads of the jar with a clean dampened paper towel and place a lid on. Screw on the jar ring to "fingertip" tightness; don't over-tighten. Repeat with the remaining jars and lids.
- Place a rack in the kettle of simmering water and lower the jars into the rack (you might have to work in two batches). Make sure the water is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water back to a boil and lower the heat just enough to keep the water at a gentle boil. Cover the pan and continue boiling for 15 minutes (10 minutes if using half-pint jars) for altitudes under 1,000 feet. For elevations above 1,000 feet, use the chart below.
- Lift the jars from the water and set them on a rack (try to avoid tilting the jars).
- Makes 8 to 10 pint jars.
Notes
- 1,001 to 3,000 feet: Add 5 minutes to the processing time.
- 3,001 to 6,000 feet: Add 10 minutes to processing time.
- 6,001 to 8,000 feet: Add 15 minutes to the processing time.
Nutrition
Serving: 4TablespoonsCalories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 891mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1067IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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