Chow Chow Aka Green Termater Relish Recipe

A vibrant and tangy relish, this Chow Chow recipe is a nostalgic nod to wartime ingenuity! Using up garden-fresh green tomatoes, this recipe offers two methods: a traditional simmered version and a quicker, no-canning option. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to sandwiches, burgers, or as a side dish. Discover the delicious secret to this classic fall relish, perfected from a vintage 1938 cookbook!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 1012.1 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chow Chow Aka Green Termater Relish

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How to Make Chow Chow Aka Green Termater Relish

  1. **Method 1: Canning (Hot Water Bath)**
  2. Chop 4 lbs green tomatoes and place in a large non-reactive bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp salt. Let stand overnight.
  3. Drain tomatoes thoroughly. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 2 cups chopped cabbage, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp celery seed, 1 tbsp turmeric, 1 tsp mustard seed, ½ tsp ground cloves.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil in a large non-reactive pot.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until onions are tender.
  6. Pack into clean, hot jars, leaving ½ inch headspace.
  7. Process in a boiling water bath for 25 minutes.
  8. **Method 2: No-Canning (Refrigerator Relish)**
  9. Chop 4 lbs green tomatoes, 1 large onion, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 2 cups cabbage, and 1 cup celery. Combine in a large bowl with 2 tbsp salt and let stand overnight.
  10. Drain well.
  11. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar, 1 cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp celery seed, 1 tbsp turmeric, 1 tsp mustard seed, and ½ tsp ground cloves to a boil.
  12. Add the drained vegetables and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
  13. Let cool completely. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  14. Enjoy this taste of fall throughout the season!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

619g

Fat

5g

Carbs

69g