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A tangy, sweet, and spicy relish made with cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, and onions—perfect for topping beans, BBQ, or burgers. A traditional Southern favorite!

Chow Chow (Old-Fashioned Southern Relish)

A tangy, sweet, and spicy relish made with cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, and onions—perfect for topping beans, BBQ, or burgers. A traditional Southern favorite!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small head cabbage chopped
  • 6 to 8 green or red tomatoes chopped
  • 6 medium bell peppers chopped
  • 6 large onions chopped
  • 2 hot peppers chopped
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 cups white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup pickling salt

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mason jars (pint size)
  • Ladle and canning funnel (optional)

Method
 

  1. Combine all chopped vegetables, sugar, vinegar, and salt in a large pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  3. Spoon mixture into sterilized pint jars. Seal and cool.
  4. Store sealed jars in a cool place. Refrigerate after opening.