Spicy Chow Chow

A Southern staple condiment. This pickled relish uses green tomatoes and cabbage, salted overnight to stay crunchy, then cooked briefly in a spiced vinegar brine.

Spicy Chow Chow

A Southern staple condiment. This pickled relish uses green tomatoes and cabbage, salted overnight to stay crunchy, then cooked briefly in a spiced vinegar brine.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Condiment

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Veg: 5 green tomatoes 1 green pepper, 1 red pepper, 1 red onion, 1/2 head green cabbage (all chopped/shredded)
• Brine: 2.5 cups white vinegar 1 cup light brown sugar, 3 tbsp sea salt (total)
• Spice: 1 tbsp mustard seeds 1 tsp celery seeds, 1 tsp chili flakes

Equipment

• Large bowl
• Pot
• Jars

Method

 

Instructions

1. Mix chopped veggies with salt and chill overnight.
2. Drain veggies well.
3. Simmer brine ingredients.
4. Add veggies and cook 15 mins.
5. Pack into sterilized jars.

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