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THINGS MOTHER USED TO MAKE
Chow Chow, No. 1
  • ½ Peck Green Tomatoes
  • 1 Large Head of Cabbage
  • 6 Large Onions
  • ½ Pint Grated Horse-radish
  • ¼ Pound of White Mustard Seed
  • ¼ Cupful of Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ Ounce of Celery Seed
  • 2 Pounds of Brown Sugar
  • 3 Quarts of Vinegar
  • 1 Cupful of Salt

Chop or grind tomatoes, cabbage and onions, very fine and salt over night. Next day, drain off the brine, add vinegar and other ingredients, then mix well and put into glass jars. Do not cook.

Chow Chow, No. 2
  • 1 Peck of Green Tomatoes
  • 1 Cupful of Salt
  • 6 Onions
  • 6 Peppers
  • 1 Cupful of Sugar
  • Vinegar enough to cover
  • 1 Tablespoonful of Cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoonful of Cloves
  • 1 Tablespoonful of Allspice
  • 1 Even Spoonful of Ginger

Cut the tomatoes, onions and peppers into small pieces. Put the salt over them and let stand over night. Drain off the liquor the next day and throw it away. Mix all together, cover with vinegar and simmer until tender. Seal in glass jars.

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