The Ultimate Homemade Chow Chow Recipe

Ingredients

• 12.5 pounds green tomatoes, chopped
• 8 large onions, chopped
• 10 green bell peppers, chopped
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 6 chopped green chile peppers
• 1 quart distilled white vinegar
• 1.75 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cup prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients.
2. In a large stockpot, combine green tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and salt. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
3. Drain the green tomato mixture. Add hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag; add it to the tomato mixture.
4. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil over medium heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Pack the relish into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Use a clean knife or thin spatula to remove any air bubbles from the insides of the jars. Wipe the rims with a damp paper towel to remove any residue. Secure the lids and screw rings on tightly.
6. Place a rack at the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with water. Bring to a boil and carefully lower the jars, spaced 2 inches apart, into the boiling water using a jar holder. Add more boiling water to ensure the jars are covered by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
7. Remove the jars from the stockpot and let them rest, spaced several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Gently press the center of each lid to ensure it doesn't move up or down, indicating a proper seal. Remove the rings for storage and store the jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
8. Refrigerate any opened jars of chow chow for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

• Calories: 36 kcal
• Fat Content: 0 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 282 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g