Chow-Chow

This was my first attempt at Chow-Chow.  These turned out really nice with a crunchy texture and slightly sweet and spicy aftertaste.  I decided to make this using up some end of the season green tomatoes and jalapeno peppers and a bargain cabbage at the grocery store.  Granny has a recipe from her Grandmother and I'd love to get it and share it with you.  Maybe next summer when we have more green tomatoes...

Chow-Chow
4 cups green tomatoes, finely diced
3 cups cabbage, finely diced
1 red jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 green jalapeno pepper, finely diced
salt
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons ground tumeric
1 cup sugar

Place tomatoes, cabbage and peppers into a large glass bowl.  Generously sprinkle with salt (probably about 2-3 Tablespoons), stir and cover and let sit overnight on the counter.  The next day, drain off all the water accumulated in the bottom of the bowl and rinse the vegetables in a colander to remove most of the salt.

In a large pot, heat  vinegar, water, mustard seeds, tumeric and sugar over medium heat, add rinsed and drained vegetables.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Pour into sterilized jars and keep in the fridge.  Serve with Soup Beans and Cornbread.

YUM!