Maritime Favourite Chow Chow Recipes

CHOW CHOW I

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and salt. Let stand overnight.
• Drain the tomato/pepper mixture and add the hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap the cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag, and add to tomato/pepper mixture.
• Boil for 15 minutes, or until tender.
• Pack tightly in sterilized jars and seal.

MOM'S NOVA SCOTIA SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Steps:

• Fill a large pot halfway with lightly salted water; bring to a boil. Add onions and carrots; cook until slightly tender, 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in salmon, cod, scallops, shrimp, lobster, and crab; cook over medium heat until salmon and cod are firm but chunks are still slightly translucent in the center, about 10 minutes. Drain half the water from the pot and add clams, heavy cream, and half-and-half. Place butter chunks atop the soup; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until salmon and cod are fully cooked and flake easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.

MARITIME FAVOURITE CHOW CHOW

Steps:

• Put tomatoes and onions in a large deep stainless steel kettle or saucepan, sprinkle with salt, and let stand overnight.
• In morning, drain well, pressing out as much water as possible. Return mixture to kettle. Add sugar, mustard, and spice bag. Stir in vinegar. Cook slowly, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and clear - about 1 hour. Bottle in hot jars. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes.