Chow-chow relish

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsChopped cabbage
3cupsChopped cauliflower
2cupsChopped onions
2cupsChopped green tomatoes
2cupsChopped green bell peppers
3tablespoonsSalt
cupVinegar
cupSugar
2teaspoonsDry mustard
1teaspoonGround turmeric
½teaspoonGround ginger
2teaspoonsCelery seeds
1teaspoonMustard seeds

Directions

Combine cabbage, cauliflower, onions, green tomatoes and bell peppers.

Sprinkle with salt. Let mixture stand 4 to 6 hours in cool place.

Drain well. Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard, turmeric, ginger, celery seeds and mustard seeds in large saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes. Add vegetable mixture and simmer 10 minutes longer. Bring to boil. Pack, boiling hot, into hot sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch head space.

Adjust lids and process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

Makes 4 pints

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