Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup non-iodized salt
  • 1 cup green tomatoes, cored and quartered
  • 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup celery stalk, minced
  • 1 cup bell peppers (red or green), diced
  • 1 jalapeño chili, sliced thin
  • 1 cup white or yellow onions, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 cups white or red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Instruction

  • In a large, non-reactive mixing bowl, dissolve the salt in the 4 cups of water to make a brine. Soak the green tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, bell pepper, chili and onions in this brine overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Drain off the brine and place the vegetable mix in a heavy-bottomed non-reactive pot with the Cooking Liquid ingredients (vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed, cinnamon, ground cloves and allspice).
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender (about 30-40 minutes).
  • Taste the mixture and if you find it needs oomph, adjust the seasoning level with salt and pepper to your liking. Add a little more vinegar if it's too sweet or blend in a little more sugar if you find it too sour. Keep in mind, the flavor will become more rich and blended as it cools.
  • Ladle the hot chow chow into sterilized glass jars, add lids and either seal in a hot water bath, or cool and store in the refrigerator.