Chow Chow Relish
Chow chow is a traditional Southern-style relish made with a variety of crunchy, tangy, and slightly sweet vegetables. This versatile condiment can be used to top burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and much more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup chopped red cabbage
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers mix of green, red, and yellow
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower
- 1 cup chopped green tomatoes
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped green cabbage, red cabbage, bell peppers, onions, carrots, cauliflower, and green tomatoes.
- In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the chopped vegetables and stir to combine.
- Transfer the chow chow to sterilized jars or airtight containers, packing the vegetables down to remove any air pockets.
- Allow the chow chow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Enjoy the chow chow as a condiment on hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, or as a topping for roasted meats and vegetables.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 70
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 720mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 16g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 1g