Old Fashioned Chow Chow Recipe

When my family would set the table for a meal, someone would always say don't forget the Chow Chow. We had Chow Chow on the table for breakfast, lunch and dinner, although we called it supper. We still make our own Chow Chow every summer using my Grandmothers recipe. We usually make enough to last us through the winter and to give as gifts through the year.

Grandmothers Chow Chow

Grandmothers Chow Chow at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Grandmothers Chow Chow

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Makes 12 Pints

1 Gallon Green Tomatoes

6 medium yellow onions

1 large Cabbage Head

4 Green Bell Peppers, seeded

2 Red Bell Peppers, seeded

2 Jalapeno, seeded (optional)

1 Quart White Vinegar

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground cloves

2 tablespoons cinnamon

2 teaspoon all spice

Method

Chop the cabbage in a medium chop

In the food processor chop the tomatoes, onions and peppers in a fine chop.

In a very large pan, add the cabbage, tomatoes onions and peppers, vinegar, sugar and all the spice, mix well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook the mixture until the cabbage is reduced and soft, the tomatoes will change colors and the onions will be clear. It will need to cook between 20 and 30 minutes depending on your stove.

Set the mixture off the heat and adjust the spice to taste

Pack the mixture in clean sterile jars and seal

Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes

Remove from the hot water bath and set aside to cool until all the jars have sealed, listen for the ping.

Recipe Note

In the original recipe, it called for grinding the tomatoes, peppers and onions. My Grandmother had one of those Hand Grinders that you hang on the side of the cabinet. I still have her Hand Grinder but prefer to use the adaption of the food processor.
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Grandmothers Chow Chow at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

My Grandmothers Hand Grinder
On My Antique Kitchen Cabinet

Enjoy your Chow Chow, it is so good!

Grandmothers Chow Chow at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

There Is Always A Little Bite Left
To Take To The Table

I just loved making Chow Chow with you today, it is always more fun to cook with a friend. Your visits are very important to me and hope you will come back soon! Don't forget your jar's of Chow Chow when you leave.

Peace and Joy