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Homemade Amish Chow Chow

Amish Chow Chow Recipe


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  • Author: Ruthie
  • Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 7 pint jars 1x

Description

This classic Amish Chow Chow Recipe is a sweet-and-tangy pickled relish made with green tomatoes, cabbage, onions, and a vibrant mix of vegetables. Perfect for canning and enjoying year-round, it’s an old-fashioned way to preserve garden harvests with bold, zesty flavor. Use it to top sandwiches, hot dogs, beans, or mashed potatoes—your pantry will thank you!


Ingredients

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Ingredients for Amish Chow Chow Recipe
A colorful collection of fresh ingredients used in Amish Chow Chow

 

  • 4 cups chopped green tomatoes (about 68 medium)
  • 4 cups chopped green cabbage (1 small head)
  • 2 cups chopped green beans
  • 2 cups chopped onions (white or yellow)
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or drained canned)
  • 2 cups chopped red sweet peppers
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • ¼ cup canning salt
  • Ice water to cover vegetables
  • For the brine:
  • 5 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 2½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

Instructions

Step-by-step Amish Chow Chow Recipe with images of preparation and canning
From chopping to canning — a visual guide to Amish Chow Chow Recipe
  1. In a large bowl, combine all chopped vegetables.
  2. Sprinkle with canning salt and cover with ice water. Let sit in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. Drain and rinse vegetables thoroughly the next day.
  4. In a large pot, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add the drained vegetables and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Pack hot relish into sterilized pint jars, leaving ½-inch headspace.
  7. Wipe rims, apply lids and bands, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove jars and let cool. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

Notes

Don’t skip the salt soak—it keeps veggies crisp.

Use 5% acidity vinegar for safe canning.

Add red pepper flakes if you like a spicier version.

Recipe yields about 6–7 pints.

Perfect topping for BBQ, hot dogs, and beans.

  • Prep Time: 8 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Canning, Condiment
  • Method: Boiling Water Bath
  • Cuisine: Amish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 35
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg