Pennsylvania Dutch Pepper Relish Recipes

CHOW CHOW (PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH RELISH)

Steps:

• 1. Combine the cauliflower, carrots, green beans, yellow beans, kidney beans, corn, onion and bell pepper in a large heat-proof bowl; set aside.
• 2. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, turmeric and salt to a boil, stirring occasionally. Pour the boiling liquid over the vegetables, and use a large spoon to mix gently until well blended. Set the bowl aside to let vegetables cool.
• 3. Once vegetables are cooled, cover the bowl and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve spoonfuls as a cooled (or room temperature) relish to accompany nearly any meat or poultry main dish (it's particularly great spooned over slices of roast pork).

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH PEPPER SLAW

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, celery seed and mustard.
• 2. Over medium-high heat bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar, then boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• 3. Using a food processor, finely grate the green cabbage, carrot and bell peppers.
• 4. Place the finely grated vegetables into a large bowl, stir in salt and set aside for 1 hour.
• 5. Drain vegetables but do not rinse. Add the cooled dressing, reserving 1/4 cup, and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight, both slaw and reserved dressing.
• 6. Before serving uncover slaw and give it a good stir. If it's swimming in juice drain it but keep it moist. Add the 1/4 cup reserved dressing to brighten it back up.