Best Homemade Chow Chow

This chow chow recipe with green tomatoes, bell peppers, and chile peppers makes a great summer relish that'll take you through the winter months.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 36 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 6 chopped green chile peppers
• 8 large onions, chopped
• 10 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 quart distilled white vinegar
• 1.75 cups white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 cup prepared horseradish
• 12.5 pounds green tomatoes, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and salt. Let stand overnight.

Step 2

Drain the tomato/pepper mixture and add the hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap the cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag, and add to tomato/pepper mixture.

Step 3

Boil for 15 minutes, or until tender.

Step 4

Pack tightly in sterilized jars and seal.