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Stunning plated serving of Southern Chow-Chow Relish, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Southern Chow-Chow Relish

This vibrant Southern Chow-Chow Relish is a symphony of garden-fresh cabbage, sweet bell peppers, and tangy green tomatoes, slowly simmered to a deeply savory, cohesive harmony. It’s an irresistible, versatile complement to everything from smoky grilled sausages to a hearty sandwich, or simply savored on its own.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

The Vegetables
  • 1 large head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and diced (about 4 cups)
  • 2 large green bell peppers, seeded and diced (about 4 cups)
  • 5 green tomatoes, diced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 large white onion, diced (about 2 cups)
The Seasoning & Bind
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pats (1 stick)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Combine the Ingredients
  1. Place chopped vegetables into a Dutch Oven or large stock pot, and mix in pats of butter, sugar, salt and pepper. Adjust the stove to medium high heat.
The Stovetop Reduction
  1. The butter will melt over the vegetables, and help mingle and marry their flavors.
  2. Stir often, so that none of the veggies stick to the pot.
  3. After the first 8 to 10 minutes, lower stove temperature to low, and let cook for 30 minutes and up to an hour.
Serve
  1. Serve as a garnish for meats, on top of any sandwich, or enjoy as a stand-alone dish.