Best Homemade Chow Chow

Ingredients

• 12.5 pounds green tomatoes , chopped
• 8 large onions , chopped
• 10 greens bell peppers , chopped
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 6 choppeds green chile peppers
• 1 quart distilled white vinegar
• 1.75 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cups prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine green tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and salt in a large stockpot; mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.

3. 3

   Drain green tomato mixture; add hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag; add to tomato mixture.

4. 4

   Bring tomato mixture to the boil over medium heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.

6. 6

   Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for up to 1 year.

8. 8

   Store any opened jars of chow chow in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.