It's not salsa, and it is not true chow-chow, since it does not have any mustard. So, we don't really know what to call it.
Any ideas after you've seen this post, let us know.
Anyhow, we had a bunch of peppers in the freezer from this summer's harvest.
We thawed them, sliced them, and put them in the smoker for 3 hours of hickory smoke (cold smoke):
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After smoking them, we put separated the hot peppers from the not-so-hot peppers, and put them in the 'fridge for several days:
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/seemorephoto/100_1064.jpg)
Today we put them in the food processor with some onions, celery and tomatoes.
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/seemorephoto/100_1065.jpg)
We then cooked down the batches - one made with hot peppers and one made with the not-so-hot peppers and then canned them. We put one and one/half beers (12 ounce can) in the hot batch, and one/half can of beer in the not-so-hot batch.
(http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/seemorephoto/100_1066.jpg)
This was our very first attempt at canning, so we hope that all turns out well.
We plan to use this as a base in enchilada meat, chili meat, and some sauces as well.
I'd call it "Good Eats" ;D ;D Make up your own name, you made it. It looks great. Make sure you put labels on the jars. ;)
I haven't done any canning for a few years. I've never had any bad results, either hot or cold. It just takes a lot of sterilization and careful handling. Make sure those tops pop down. Then send me one. ;)
Edit: I'm sure Ka Honu could help you pick a name if you just sent him a jar of each. ;D ;D ;D
Thanks for the cover, Arnie; you've got the traits of a great wingman. I was at a party at the beach all day (It isn't always easy being me) and so wasn't able to make the offer myself.
Looks great Seemore. If you sent me a jar of the hot one, I sure could name it easier. ;D
Suppose I can expect my jar right after you get your CD huh!!
Chillibusch sounds like a great name since you used chili peppers (Sort Of) and you used Busch beer
I try to look out for your best interests KH. 8)
It looks like more of a salsa to me. The thing that threw me off was the celery. And, there really isn't as much tomato as I'd expect in a salsa.
(Dumb idea) Maybe put it in a food processor, add some basil and cilantro and it would be similar to a salsa verde, except for the little red specs. In any case, I'm sure it will be GOOD.
Maybe it's time for another contest. But, seemore, you'rre gonna have to make a lot more. ;D
I'd have to taste it to come up with the perfect name. Of course you could always call it...
Ahh, never mind. I'm easy but not cheap.
Seems to me it's a smoked hot or mild pepper relish. Whatever you call it, it sounds and looks good! Nice work.
KyNola