Description
Chow chow is a vibrant, tangy relish that transforms any meal into a culinary delight. Packed with a medley of fresh vegetables, this easy-to-make dish bursts with flavor and color, making it perfect for barbecues, sandwiches, or as a standalone salad. With its crisp texture and zesty brine, chow chow is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup diced sweet onion
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp celery seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cabbage into thin strips; finely dice the bell peppers and onions.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables and mix well.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, salt, and pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Pour warm brine over vegetable mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to jars; refrigerate for at least 24 hours to marinate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your chow chow by adding jalapeños for heat or honey for sweetness. Use seasonal vegetables for enhanced flavor.
