Green Tomato Chow Chow

By LRay

The Local Palate, August/September 2014, page 115.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds green tomatoes, medium diced
• 2 pounds yellow onion, julienned
• 2 red Serrano peppers or other medium-hot chiles, finely diced
• 4 green bell peppers, finely diced
• 1 large head cabbage, julienned
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 3 cups cider vinegar
• 3-inch piece fresh ginger, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation

Step 1

1.Mix tomatoes, onion, Serrano peppers, green peppers, and cabbage with half of salt. Put in a colander set inside a bowl to drain overnight.

2.Sanitize jars and have them ready in water bath.

3.Combine all ingredients in a stainless steel pot and bring to a low simmer, skimming any foam that rises to the top. Continue cooking and skimming until reduced by a third.

4.Add mixture into prepared canning jars and process for 10 minutes.

5.Let jars rest for a few days before eating to allow flavors to develop.