Pioneer Woman Chow Chow Recipe
Pioneer Woman Chow-Chow is an iconic Southern condiment that has been enjoyed for generations. The beloved dish, shared by Ree Drummond of the Pioneer Woman, features a unique blend of vegetables and spices that are cooked together to create a flavorful and delicious dish.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 130kcal
Equipment
- peeler
Ingredients
- 6 green bell peppers
- 4 tbsp coarse salt
- 2 cups green tomatoes
- 3 sweet red bell peppers
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 3 tsp yellow mustard seeds
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 cups head of cabbage
- 1 cups water
- 2 tsp celery seed
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
Instructions
- Start by preparing the vegetables. Peel and finely chop the onions, shred the cabbage, and dice the green tomatoes and bell peppers. Place all of these ingredients into a large bowl and mix to combine.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the salt, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the spices are fragrant about 5 minutes.
- Add the white vinegar and water, stirring until combined. Slowly pour this mixture over the vegetables in the bowl, making sure to coat them completely.
- Stir the chow-chow together so that all of the ingredients are evenly mixed. Transfer to a large container with a lid and let cool at room temperature for at least 4 hours.
- Enjoy your flavorful Pioneer Woman Chow-Chow!
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
- Chop all of the vegetables into small, uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Be sure to let the chow-chow cool completely before tasting or refrigerating.
- If you want a spicier version of the chow-chow, feel free to add more mustard seed or other spices.
- Try adding a few tablespoons of diced jalapeno peppers for a kick of heat.