Chow-chow

Course: Relishes Sauces and dressings Preserves
Yield:

Chow-chow ingredients

2 1⁄2 lb Green tomatoes
6 small Cucumbers
2 Sweet red or green peppers
1 small Cauliflower
1 bn Celery
2 lb Small white onions, peeled
1 lb Green beans
-- in 1-inch lengths
3⁄4 c Salt
2 qt Cider vinegar
2 1⁄2 c Sugar
2 T Celery seed
3 T Dry mustard
4 T Turmeric
1 T Whole allspice
1 T Fresh ground pepper
1 T cloves

Cooking Chow-chow

1. Cut the tomatoes, cucumbers, red or green peppers, cauliflower, and celery in small pieces.
2. Combine with the onions and green beans.
3. Cover with 3 quarts boiling water and the salt and let stand 1 hour.
4. Drain.
5. Rinse well in cold water and drain again.
6. Mixi the remaining ingredients in a large pot and heat to the boiling point.
7. Add the vegetables and cook until tender, stirring frequently.
8. Spoon into hot, *sterilized* jars, fill with the cooking liquid, leaving 1/8-inch headspace, and seal.
9. If you wish, process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes.