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Low-Carb & Paleo Spicy Chow Chow

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Growing up in the South near the Appalachian Mountains I’m no stranger to the sugar laden Chow Chow that makes up each and every summer BBQ every year.

Typically eaten with grilled meats, beans, or fresh vegetables, this spicy mixture of cabbage, tomatoes, and peppers is one of my favorite condiments. I’ve switched up my grandmother’s classic recipe to be keto friendly. Usually there’s multiple cups of white sugar in this relish but we’re getting a little help from some granulated Swerve to sweeten things up without the carb overload.

If you’d like a less spicy relish you can opt out of either the habanero and/or the red chili flakes. Personally I love the spicy/sweet combo and it goes perfectly with a variety of meals.

Hands-on Overall

Serving size 1/4 cup, 62 g/ 2.1 oz

Allergy information for Low-Carb & Paleo Spicy Chow Chow

✔  Gluten free
✔  Dairy free
✔  Egg free
✔  Nut free
✔  Pork free
✔  Avocado free
✔  Coconut free
✔  Fish free
✔  Shellfish free
✔  Beef free
Pescatarian
Vegetarian
Vegan

Nutritional values (per 1/4 cup, 62 g/ 2.1 oz)

Net carbs2.9 grams
Protein0.6 grams
Fat0.2 grams
Calories21 kcal
Calories from carbs 74%, protein 15%, fat 11%
Total carbs4 gramsFiber1.1 gramsSugars2.7 gramsSaturated fat0 gramsSodium436 mg(19% RDA)Magnesium10 mg(2% RDA)Potassium138 mg(7% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 2 cups, 8 servings)

  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp granulated Erythritol or Swerve (120 g/ 4.2 oz)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard seed
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 cup minced green cabbage (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
  • 1 small green bell pepper, minced (70 g/ 2.5 oz)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, minced (70 g/ 2.5 oz)
  • 1 habanero pepper, minced (4 g/ 0.1 oz)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, minced (100 g/ 3.5 oz)

Instructions

  1. Chop all of your veggies and set aside. Low-Carb & Paleo Spicy Chow Chow
  2. In a large pot combine the spices, water, vinegar, and Swerve. Add the veggies to the pot. Low-Carb & Paleo Spicy Chow Chow
  3. Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the veggies have broken down and the mixture is syrupy. Turn off the heat and let cool. Low-Carb & Paleo Spicy Chow Chow
  4. Transfer to jars and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The relish will keep up to one week. Low-Carb & Paleo Spicy Chow Chow

Spicy Chow Chow
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4.2 stars, average of 53 ratings
Spicy Chow Chow
This low-carb, paleo & vegan, sweet & spicy chow chow is the perfect vegetable relish for summer BBQs!
Hands on15m
Overall45m
Servings8
Calories21 kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp granulated Erythritol or Swerve (120 g/ 4.2 oz)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard seed
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 cup minced green cabbage (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
  • 1 small green bell pepper, minced (70 g/ 2.5 oz)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, minced (70 g/ 2.5 oz)
  • 1 habanero pepper, minced (4 g/ 0.1 oz)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, minced (100 g/ 3.5 oz)

Instructions

  1. Chop all of your veggies and set aside.
  2. In a large pot combine the spices, water, vinegar, and Swerve. Add the veggies to the pot.
  3. Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the veggies have broken down and the mixture is syrupy. Turn off the heat and let cool.
  4. Transfer to jars and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The relish will keep up to one week.

Nutrition (per serving, 1/4 cup, 62 g/ 2.1 oz)

Calories21kcal
Net Carbs2.9g
Carbohydrates4g
Protein0.6g
Fat0.2g
Saturated Fat0g
Fiber1.1g
Sugar2.7g
Sodium436mg
Magnesium10mg
Potassium138mg

Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 1/4 cup, 62 g/ 2.1 oz)

Net carbsProteinFatCalories
Total per 1/4 cup, 62 g/ 2.1 oz
2.9 g0.6 g0.2 g21 kcal
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Wine vinegar
0 g0 g0 g3 kcal
Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener)
0.8 g0 g0 g3 kcal
Water, still
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Mustard seed, whole, spices
0.1 g0.1 g0.1 g2 kcal
Turmeric, spices (dried, ground)
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Cabbage, green, fresh
0.6 g0.2 g0 g4 kcal
Peppers, green bell, fresh
0.3 g0.1 g0 g2 kcal
Peppers, red bell, fresh
0.3 g0.1 g0 g3 kcal
Peppers, Habaneros, fresh
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Onion, brown (yellow), raw
0.8 g0.1 g0 g5 kcal

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Lauren Lester
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Lauren Lester

Lauren is a food photographer, recipe developer, and author.

She is the founder of the creative content agency, Healthful Creative. HC specializes in helping food centered brands share their story through recipe development + food photography.

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Comments (2)

This looks good.  Would you be able to can / preserve it in a pressure canner?

Absolutely, this is perfect for preserving!