Best Homemade Chow Chow

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine green tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and salt in a large stockpot; mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Drain green tomato mixture; add hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag; add to tomato mixture.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bring tomato mixture to the boil over medium heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for up to 1 year.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Store any opened jars of chow chow in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (96 servings total)