Chow Chow

I am sure you are asking... what is chow chow?

Chow chow is a relish made from a combination of different vegetables: green and red tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, beans, asparagus, cauliflower and peas, which are pickled in a jar and served cold. The name is based on the French word chou for cabbage.

I particularly like this recipe because there is no canning involved. It’s simple and straightforward. Some purists might argue that this is not a true chow chow since it doesn’t use mustard. My answer...who cares… final verdict of the critics...absolutely delicious and gone!!!

Use a side salad for roasted, grilled and baked proteins. Feel free to experiment with the additional of other veggies.

The recipe will hold at room temperature for several hours. Refrigerated, the recipe will keep for several days with the flavors becoming more homogenized.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 small red onion - diced
• 1/2 cup raw corn kernels
• 1/4 cup diced kosher pickles
• 2 tbsp kosher pickle juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaf, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt and ground pepper to taste

Process:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl - mix well
   
   
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste