Cajun Chow Chow Relish, Pickled Chopped Vegetable Relish, Relish Recipe

Cajun Chow Chow Relish
Pickled Chopped Vegetable Relish

A sweet, hot relish of pickled chopped vegetables. There are probably as many varieties of Chow Chow as there are Southern cooks. Use Chow Chow in the same way you would a pepper hot sauce.

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Cajun Chow Chow Relish

2 onions, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
5 fresh hot chile peppers (preferably cayenne)
2 cups vinegar
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Mix and grind together all Chow Chow ingredients. Heat on top of stove until boiling. Then turn fire down and simmer for about 2 hours.

Store Chow Chow in the refrigerator until ready to use. Many southerners make a large batch and can it.

NOTE: John says it is best to cook the Chow Chow outside on a gas burner.