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Green Tomato Chow Chow

Name: Green Tomato Chow Chow
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 ½ cups rice wine vinegar; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 6 Tbsp. Kosher salt; 5 cups green tomatoes cored and diced; 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard seeds; 2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 medium yellow onion diced; 1 cup fresh sorrel

There are more variations for Chow Chow than there are gumbo. It’s typically made from the last bit of a Summer garden, hence the variations. Chow Chow is a nice acid rich condiment that is great on a charcuterie board or even a burger. I’m a big fan of adding a spoonful to my shrimp and grits. This version has a bit of a kick and could be a good substitute for the olive salad on a muffuletta.

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Recipe

3 cups
water
1 ½ cups
rice wine vinegar
¾ cup
granulated sugar
6 Tbsp.
Kosher salt
5 cups
green tomatoes , cored and diced
1 Tbsp.
yellow mustard seeds
2 tsp.
crushed red pepper
1
medium yellow onion , diced
1 cup
fresh sorrel

Step 1

In a small saucepan combine the water, rice wine vinegar, Kosher salt and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stirring occasionally until the salt and sugar have both dissolved.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine and the diced green tomatoes and yellow onion. Mix throughly. Place the mixture in mason jars.

Step 3

Add the yellow mustard seeds, red pepper flakes and sorrel evenly between the vessels you added the green tomato mixture to.

Step 4

Add the brine mixture until the green tomatoes and onions and completely covered. Put a lid on the container and allow for the mixture to cool. Store in the fridge for at least overnight before using to allow the flavors to develop.