Alabama Chow-Chow

Name: Alabama Chow-Chow
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 cup green tomato; 2 cup Cabbage; 1 cup Bell pepper; 1 cup Onion; 0.25 cup Salt; 2 cup Apple cider vinegar; 1 cup Sugar; 1 tbsp Mustard seed; 1 tsp celery seed

A tangy, crunchy relish of chopped cabbage, green tomatoes, and peppers pickled in a sweet-sour brine, a pantry staple for topping beans and greens.

🇺🇸United States· Alabama

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 60 kcal

Equipment

•Large pot
•Canning jars

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 60 kcal
fat: 0
carbs: 14
protein: 1
calories: 60

Instructions

1
Toss the chopped vegetables with salt in a colander. Let them drain for 2–3 hours.
2
Rinse the vegetables with clean water. Pat them completely dry.
3
Combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, and celery seed in a pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4
Add the drained vegetables to the pot. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until slightly softened.
5
Ladle the hot relish carefully into sterilized jars.
6
Seal the jars tightly. Refrigerate them, or process them in a boiling water bath for pantry storage.
7
Let the flavors blend together for at least 24 hours before serving.

Chef's tips

Salt the chopped vegetables and let them drain for a few hours before pickling to keep the relish crisp rather than watery. Sterilize jars properly for safe long-term storage.