Chowchow
- 1 small cabbage, chopped
- 1 peck (8 quarts) green tomatoes, chopped
- 8 large onions, chopped
- 10 green peppers, chopped
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 quart apple cider vinegar
- Pickling spices (tied in a cloth)
- (May add 3 hot peppers)
- 1¾ cup sugar
Combine cabbage, tomatoes, onions, and green peppers in a large bowl; cover with salt and let sit at room temperature overnight. Drain vegetables and add vinegar, sugar, and spices to taste. Transfer vegetables to a large saucepan and boil slowly until tender (about 15 minutes). Seal in hot, sterilized jars. Yields 10 to 12 pints.
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