Chow Chow Relish

This is the last canning recipe for this publication.


Chow Chow Relish

4 cup cabbage, chopped ( 1 small head)
3 cups cauliflower, chopped ( 1 medium head)
2 cup onions, chopped
2 cups green tomatoes, chopped ( about 4)
2 cups sweet green peppers, chopped ( about 2)
3 Tablespoon salt
2 1/2 cup vinegar
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon ginger

Combine chopped vegetables, sprinkle with salt. Let stand 4 - 6 hours in a cool place. Drain well.

Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturing directions. Combine vinegar, sugar and spices in a 6-8 quart saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes. Add vegetables, simmer 10 minutes. Bring to a boil. Carefully ladle into hot relish into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust caps.

Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath canner. Makes about 4 pint jars.