question for the southern folk here

**Starlight9803** · 07-31-2011, 02:33 PM

We also call it chow chow here. I've seen it made with green tomatoes, cabbage, and about anything left over in the garden like zuchinni. Never heard it called cha cha though.

**MrsHutto** · 07-31-2011, 03:06 PM

We make chow chow with cabbage, here. Depending on the type of pepper used, it's mild and sweet or relatively spicy. I serve it as an additional side when I offer pickles and mock apple rings. In my home, chow chow is a must with country fried steak and gravy.

**frugalfranny** · 07-31-2011, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Rebookie

It's basically SUPER hot red slaw. =)

OH YUM!!! I would cut part of the 'super hot' stuff but I like a little bit of bite..............and love slaw.

Originally Posted by MrsHutto

We make chow chow with cabbage, here. Depending on the type of pepper used, it's mild and sweet or relatively spicy. I serve it as an additional side when I offer pickles and mock apple rings. In my home, chow chow is a must with country fried steak and gravy.

Oh..........cfs is one of my very favorite meals............YUM!
Bet that would be good!!!

**Sophia** · 07-31-2011, 05:14 PM

I'm in Alabama too and my grandma made chow chow. You can make it with squash too. TC

**oheoh's momma** · 07-31-2011, 07:22 PM

Ya'll we call it chow chow its cabbage, onion , peppers, it can be sweet or hot. We serve it with beans and cornbread. Burgers and dogs. It is great on (hot ) on a grilled hotdog with mayo and mustard.

**Luckybustert** · 07-31-2011, 07:23 PM

My family served it as a side dish. Very tasty!

**gapeach** · 07-31-2011, 07:25 PM

I grew up on chow chow, I especially like mine with fried green tomatoes and pinto beans. My aunt still cans some every summer and she uses cabbage, she also makes a mild and a hot version.

**Persimmon Lace** · 07-31-2011, 08:02 PM

We call it chow chow, kind of an end of the garden produce relish type thing.

**bumplett** · 07-31-2011, 11:29 PM

<~~ "chow chow" here also. Never heard it called anything else?

**ladykemma2** · 08-01-2011, 07:31 AM

chow chow here....

**frugalfranny** · 08-01-2011, 05:42 PM

Thanks all...........I AM going to make some. One recipe only makes a couple jars.........will do that first. Have to see if I like it.

Have to pick up a couple of ingredients first.

Do you think 'an average' size head of cabbage would make 4 cups? That is what I need for the recipe...........

Even thought of using purple cabbage...but......I already HAVE one head of green.