Recipe for Chowchow

By Shirley Splittstoesser
Published on August 11, 2010
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Lori Dunn
Chowchow is an excellent recipe for getting rid of that excess garden bounty.

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When the first frost threatens to wipe out your garden or when you decide to plow under the garden, it’s time to make Chowchow. The best time to make Chowchow, however, is when you want more of this mouthwatering treat. Take out your grandmother’s 5-gallon crock or buy a 5-gallon food-grade plastic bucket with a tight-fitting lid from a fast-food restaurant, because this Chowchow recipe is worth trying. 

8 to 12 medium heads green cabbage, shredded
2 cups canning salt
1?4 cup coarse ground black pepper
2 gallons Heinz white vinegar

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