Chow Chow Potato Salad Recipes

POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan or pressure cooker (see Note). Add 2 teaspoons salt and enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with the point of a knife but hold their shape, 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes, transfer them to a large mixing bowl, and allow them to cool completely. Add the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, and sweet relish, and fold gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOW CHOW POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover the potatoes with cold water and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
• To the same saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Add the cabbage, cauliflower and bell peppers and return the mixture to a boil. Add the potatoes back to the saucepan and toss to combine. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.

GREEN TOMATO CHOWCHOW

Steps:

• Chop tomatoes. Transfer to a strainer and sprinkle with salt; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, chop cabbage, onions and green and red peppers. Place in a Dutch oven. Add drained tomatoes to pan and, if desired, jalapeno., Stir in vinegar and sugar. Place pickling spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Discard spice bag. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate leftovers.

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into cubes about 1inch squares.
• Boil potatoes until soft, but not mushy!
• Let cool, while mixing all ingredients except the mayonnaise.
• Blend in mayo last.
• Pour mixture over potatoes and lightly toss.
• Refrigerate before serving.