Ingredients for Green Tomato Ketchup Quebec Style Chow Chow
- Green Tomatoes
- 2 medium yellow onions
- Coarse Salt
- White Vinegar
- Granulated Sugar
- Pickling Spices
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How to Make Green Tomato Ketchup Quebec Style Chow Chow
- Core and roughly chop 4 lbs green tomatoes and 2 medium yellow onions.
- In a large bowl, layer the chopped tomatoes and onions, sprinkling each layer generously with 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Let stand for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to draw out excess moisture.
- Rinse the tomatoes and onions thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt.
- Drain the vegetables completely in a colander.
- In a large saucepan or stock pot, combine the drained vegetables with 2 cups apple cider vinegar, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon celery seed, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. (Optional: Add 1 cup grated apple or peach). Tie the spices in a cheesecloth bag for easy removal.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30-45 minutes, or until the ketchup has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove the spice bag.
- Carefully ladle the hot ketchup into sterilized jars, leaving ½ inch headspace.
- Seal the jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on altitude).
- Let the jars cool completely. You should hear a ‘pop’ sound as the jars seal.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
264 g
Sugar
239g
Fat
0g
Carbs
23g
