Chow Chow Potato Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Make the pickled watermelon: Quarter the watermelon, then use a paring knife to remove most of the fruit, leaving about 1/4 inch of fruit on the rind. (Reserve the fruit for another use.) Trim the outside skin from the rind and discard. Cut the rind into 1/2-inch pieces; combine with the tomato and bell pepper in a bowl.
• Combine 1 cup water, the vinegar, sugar, allspice, star anise and 4 teaspoons salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then pour over the watermelon rind mixture. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 1 week.
• Make the salad: Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain, pat dry and cut into 2-inch pieces.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer 4 cups of the pickled watermelon mixture to a large bowl. Add the beans, black-eyed peas, jalapeno and olive oil; season with salt and pepper and toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover the potatoes with cold water and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
• To the same saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Add the cabbage, cauliflower and bell peppers and return the mixture to a boil. Add the potatoes back to the saucepan and toss to combine. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Mix the cabbage, bell pepper, onion, and radishes with the salt and place in a strainer set over a bowl. Refrigerate overnight.
• Press out as much liquid as possible from the vegetables.
• Combine the vinegar, honey, mustard, turmeric, horseradish, cloves, bay leaf and chili with 1/2 cup water in a large pot and boil for 5 minutes. Add the vegetable mixture, toss to coat and bring it back to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan or pressure cooker (see Note). Add 2 teaspoons salt and enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with the point of a knife but hold their shape, 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes, transfer them to a large mixing bowl, and allow them to cool completely. Add the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, and sweet relish, and fold gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.