Canning chow chow

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I canned 5 jars of chow chow about 1 1/2 weeks ago and just realized I forget to put them in a water bath after the canning process. Should I through them out? They did seal.

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Best Answer

Chow chow has enough acid and salt in it that you wouldn't need to pressure can it, however in order for it to be safe long-term you would need to process the jars in boiling water. If you haven't done this then your only option after a week and a half would be to throw them out.



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How long can you keep canned chow chow?

Once you open a sealed jar, refrigerate. If any jars do not seal properly, keep them refrigerated and use first. Processed chow chow is shelf stable for a year. The chow chow relish will last up to 6 months refrigerated.

How do you process a chow chow?

Canning Process
  • Pack the chow-chow into hot, sterilized small glass jars, leaving \xbd inch headspace in the jar. ...
  • Heat the jar in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal the lids. ...
  • You should begin to hear the lids ping one by one if done correctly.


    • What is chow chow used for?

    Chow chow is a pickled relish condiment that's typically made from a variety of vegetables. It can be eaten by itself or used to top dishes for some added tang, crunch and salt.


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