Ailene was always the matriarch to the Pharmacy Department at the hospital. She was fun, gracious and wonderful person. I have adopted several of her recipes and this one is extra special. This chow recipe tastes exactly the same as my Grammie’s recipe!
Day 1
5 lbs green tomatoes
1-2 lbs onions
sprinkle with coarse salt and let stand overnight (6-8 hrs)
Day 2
Drain and rinse with cold water and drain again.
Half cover with about 22 oz white vinegar and add:
1 rounded cup white sugar
1 rounded cup brown sugar
1 oz pickling spice.
Simmer not quite boil for 1 hour.
Pour into sterilized jars.
Cool at room temperature, then store in a cool place.
Once jar is opened store in fridge.
Sterilize Jars
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