Chow-Chow

• 2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
• 2 cups chopped green peppers
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 2 cups sliced onions
• 2 cups chopped green tomatoes
• 1 12 cups salt
• 2 quarts water
• 2 cups fresh baby lima beans
• 2 cups cut fresh green beans
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 2 cups water
• 1 quart white vinegar
• 4 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 14 cup mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons celery seeds
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, plus
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1. Add cucumbers, green pepper, cabbage, onion, and tomatoes in a large non-metal container (I use a huge tupperware container).
2. Dissolve the salt in 2 quarts of water; pour salt water over the vegetables; cover and let stand 8-10 hours.
3. Drain well.
4. Add lima beans, green beans, carrots, and 2 cups water to a large saucepan; cook 20 minutes or so or until crisp-tender; drain.
5. Combine all the vegetables and the remaining ingredients in a large pot.
6. Bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes.
7. Pack vegetables into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
8. Cover with lids and screw bands on tight.
9. Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
10. Let cool.

cucumbers, green peppers, cabbage, onions, green tomatoes, salt, water, fresh baby lima beans, green beans, carrots, water, white vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seeds, celery seeds, ground turmeric, ground turmeric

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chow-chow-94860 (may not work)