Cau-Cau (Chow Chow)
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Cau-Cau (Chow Chow)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Chop coarsely tomatoes, cabbage, green peppers, onions.
  2. Mix well and salt with salt.
  3. Place in a cheesecloth bag and hang up over night to drip.
  4. Then press out all the liquid possible.
  5. Place in a deep bowl, pour over it cold vinegar to cover.
  6. Let stand 6 hours and again press out the liquid.
  7. Now add celery seed, allspice and horseradish (horseradish and allspice may be omitted).
  8. Bring to a boil equal parts of vinegar and sugar (enough to cover the vegetables).
  9. Add vegetables.
  10. Bring to a boil and seal in jars.

Other Information

Author: Organization.Clarkson Woman's Club

Source: Old Czech Recipes for Today's Kitchens (1920-01-01)

Category: Side

Measure: avoirdupois

Ingredient: tomato, cabbage, green pepper, red pepper, onion, salt, vinegar, celery seed, allspice, horseradish, sugar

Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, knife, bowl, pot, stove, jar

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