Wednesday, June 6, 2012

CHOW-CHOW, (Old fashioned Southern salsa)

one peck (8 qts) green tomatoes
6 green bell peppers
6 red bell peppers
6 hot peppers
8 large onions
one large or 2 small cabbages
3 or 4 Tbsp salt
1 qt vinegar
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp allspice
1 3/4 cups sugar

Chop or coarsely grind first 6 ingredients together.  Mix in salt and let stand several hours or overnight.  Drain thoroughly.  Add vinegar, sugar and spices.  Spices should be tied in a small cheesecloth bag and put into mixture.  Bring to a boil and let simmer about 15 minutes.  Remove spice bag.  Put in hot, sterilized jars and seal.

These vegetables are fresh now and it's time to make the CHOW-CHOW!

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