Chow Chow

By HazyWaters

Ingredients

• 10 cups green tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
• 1/2-cup pickling salt
• 3 Tbsp pickling spice
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp mustard seed, lightly ground
• 1 tsp celery seed
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large metal bowl, salt the vegetables and let sit for 6 hours, or overnight.
2. Strain and rinse the vegetables using a large strainer and discard all the liquid.
3. Place the pickling spice in a cheesecloth and secure it with a string to make a bag.
4. In a large non-reactive (stainless steel, ceramic, glass and enamelware) pot, add the sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, red pepper flakes and the pickling spice bag. Bring to a boil. Add the drained vegetables and bring the mixture back to a boil. Boil for approximately 15 minutes or until tender.
5. Pack into jars tightly, leaving very little space, wipe edges, seal and process in boiling water for 10 minutes