Chow chow is a favourite for a Christmas Morning ham and hops. How about making your own chow chow? Chow chow is a beloved condiment that has been used in southern cuisine for generations. It is often used to add flavour and texture to dishes, and it has become a staple in many southern households. One of the most popular ways to enjoy chow chow is alongside a Christmas Morning ham and hops bread.
This delicious combination of sweet and savoury flavours is the perfect way to start your Christmas Day celebration. But why settle for store-bought chow chow when you can make your own? Making your own chow chow is easier than you might think, and it allows you to customize the flavours to your liking. Many traditional chow chow recipes include ingredients like cabbage, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and vinegar. However, you can experiment with different vegetables and spices to create a unique flavour profile that is perfect for your palate.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: International
Calories: 10.9kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cauliflower chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 cup bodi chopped
- 2 large sweet peppers red and green, chopped
- 8 pimento peppers red and green, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 18 cloves
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp turmeric
- 2 1/2 cups vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp grated ginger
Instructions
- Sterilize the bottles before use.
- Finely chop all the vegetables. Then soak the vegetables overnight in the brine, made of salt and water. Then strain and set aside.
- The following day, place the cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, sugar and turmeric in a deep stainless steel pot. Add the vinegar, boil together for 10 minutes.
- Strain into another stainless steel pot and add the chopped ingredients.
- Cook until the mixture is thick. Remove and place hot in the sterilized bottles.
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Chow Chow
Ingredients
- 1 cup cauliflower chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 cup bodi chopped
- 2 large sweet peppers red and green, chopped
- 8 pimento peppers red and green, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 18 cloves
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp turmeric
- 2 1/2 cups vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp grated ginger
Instructions
- Sterilize the bottles before use.
- Finely chop all the vegetables. Then soak the vegetables overnight in the brine, made of salt and water. Then strain and set aside.
- The following day, place the cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, sugar and turmeric in a deep stainless steel pot. Add the vinegar, boil together for 10 minutes.
- Strain into another stainless steel pot and add the chopped ingredients.
- Cook until the mixture is thick. Remove and place hot in the sterilized bottles.
