), there’snothing quite like homemade.

That’s especially true when it comes tocanning.

Of all the ways to preserve summer flavor, Nannie’s Chow-Chow Relish is a classic.

Nannie’s Chow Chow Relish

Credit: Southern Living

This vegetable relish has appeared in many early Southern cookbooks as “piccalilli” and “Indian pickle.”

No matter what you call it, you’ll still get the same great taste.

To really bring the heat, add chopped jalapenos to the vegetables for a fiery touch.

Combine salt and 4 cups water; stir until saltdissolves.

Pour over vegetables in Dutch oven.

Drain vegetables; discard liquid.

Combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients in Dutch oven; add vegetables.

Pack hot mixture into hot jars, filling to 12 inch from top.

Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims.

Coverat once with metal lids, and screw on bands.

Process in boiling-water bath 10 minutes; cool.