-Steve, It’s amazing that I’m from the south and never had Chow Chow. Be Blessed!!! Hi Linda, It’s my pleasure to share the recipes. I do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. I hope this helps. I’m thankful you found us and hope you enjoy the Chow Chow. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then rinse and drain thoroughly. Thanks for this delicious recipe. Here is my question that I hope you can answer for me. I’ve never been much of a fan of the store bought kind, and I’m not sure what it is about the taste of the store purchased stuff that I just don’t seem to care for. We’ll show you how to make the relish, then water bath can it to preserve it. I will get my ‘canning expert’ friend to help me and we will make a fun day of it! I’d love to know. Back later. As the salt starts pulling water from the vegetables, you’ll find some accumulation of this liquid in the bottom of your container. I’m so excited to try it out, this recipe is the closest I’ve found to what we have had so far ☺️, Hi Kristina, I’m wishing you all the best as you begin your journey into home canning. I appreciate your visit and do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. The next morning, pour the mixture into a colander and allow the juice to drain from … It’s a way to use those tomatoes that are still on the vine, but will never turn ripe before the first frost gets them. Thank you for detailed instructions. Thanks again Lori, from Jackson Mississippi. Smile. I’m glad you liked it. I will be making this as my family loves chow chow and our favorite store bought made in Winston Salem is no longer available as the canner has had to go out of business. PS: I can’t wait to enjoy with a bowl of pintos and cornbread! I can’t find green tomatoes. The signup box is below and you’ll also find one in the top right hand corner of each page. Place the funnel in the jar and then spoon your product into the jar. I hope you get to try it and that it turns out well for you. Thank you for sharing your recipe, step by step! A pot big enough to hold all the vegetables in. Smile. I spooned out as much as I could after my blunder but the relish was way too sweet. 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries It’s yummy. Chow Chow chowhound.com. Serves 6. You have a blessed day. Thank you again for your thoroughness! Learn how to cook great Cabbage chow chow relish . Always consult a source such as Ball’s Blue Book of Preserving, or your states Extension Office for proper times for the recipe you’re making and for the altitude adjustments needed for your area. My father shared his canned chow chow with my husband and I over 30 years ago and we remembered it being really delicious. My mother used to make chow chow and many other vegetables for the family. You’re absolutely right, their skills are disappearing almost daily and weekly…what a tragedy! I want you to know what an amazing job you do with this website. I was just feeling a little creative at the moment I guess. I shared some with my mother in law and before I left her house she was picking her green tomatoes for me to do the same with hers. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. But for now, let’s make some Chow Chow. I enjoyed all my years in broadcasting, but I guess it was just time to move on. Chow Chow is sometimes called “Sweet” with a “Hot” version also available. Hope that helps, and I appreciate the question. It’s a tradition that seems to be a fading art, but I think if you will try it, you’ll enjoy the process. Pack hot relish into hot jars, leaving 1/4inch headspace. My husband loves it. They are pretty scarce and valuable right now. Add the white vinegar on top of the spices and sugar. Best that you don’t use aluminum. I’ve seen canning supplies more prominently displayed at stores than they used to be. That is for the recipe and comments. It brings back many good memories! I cranked the heat back up to High, but I didn’t leave the vegetables alone. I snug my bands down firm, but never try to exert much force behind it. We just tried chow chow for the first time while visiting gatlinburg so went and got everything to make this recipe. Thank you! This recipe calls for a processing time of 10 minutes for me. Last updated Jan 05, 2021. Somewhat tart and really delicious! Best of luck with finding something that you like and keep up the great work. I’m sorry I can’t be of help in that regard. 57% Chowchow Myrecipes.com. Keep up the great work. Be Blessed!!! I never tried chow chow as a girl because I didn’t like spicy foods. Blanch in a pan of boiling salted water for 3 mins, then hold under a cold tap to cool. Here’s a closer look at the handle of the rack as it’s hooked over the top of the pot. It might depend on how much cabbage you end up placing in the recipe. I gave 4 stars because I haven’t tasted it yet. I think it’s original intent was a way to “clean up the vegetables” as you mentioned. Chow-chow is meant to be a condiment and is usually put on top of or alongside the food. Thank you for being a subscriber to our Newsletter, and for your visits to Taste of Southern. Keep up the good work. I appreciate you taking the time to share your results with us. I’ve never tried it with them. If you’re not familiar with chow chow, it’s a tangy, crunchy relish that’s made with green tomatoes, cabbage, and peppers. Just a little warm water will do the trick. thanks for the pics! Chow Chow Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. I like the ingredients in yours and will give it a try. You could certainly eliminate that or add more, depending on your personal tastes. Good appetite! The larger the jar, the more time is needed. I cut back on peppers and added more crushed peppers. I spooned out as much as I could after my blunder but the relish was way too sweet. This would be a clear sign that the jar wasn’t to be used. Thanks for the step by step photos. Use your jar lifter to carefully remove each jar from the water bath canning pot. ★☆ We grew 17 varieties of tomatoes, it was heaven! What to make with green tomatoes - elmenulocal, 101 Easy Canning Recipes For Beginners - Homestead Survival Site, "Treat Yourself Like a Guest" Lumbee Collard Sandwich - Maison Zella, It’s A Southern Tradition | Neos Skin Care™, Green Tomato Relish or Chow Chow - Jonesing Food, Place in non-reactive container (glass, stainless, ceramic). -Steve, I made the chow-chow and we really really like it. Very easy to make because the food processor does the work, then just make a magical mixture with spices, vinegar and brown sugar, and simmer away for 30 minutes. I process my veggies in a food processor to make this recipe easier. I do hope you get a chance to make some and to make the Bread and Butter Pickles. I need to know the reason for rinsing twice after they’re chopped? I like how the beans stay crisp. Keywords: Chow Chow Relish, how to can, made from scratch, southern chow chow, southern recipes, canning, home food preservation. Basic cabbage stir-fry recipe. Yummy on a cold day with pinto beans. So how did you do it? I appreciate you stopping by today and I do hope you’ll visit with us often. I found this recipe and let me tell you it is fantastic. Hello Steve. You might find something used in theirs that I did not use in mine. I used Fresno peppers instead of cayenne. Let sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours. I am on my second round as I am writing to you. 3 of the jars have already sealed! What we sampled did almost like a sourkraut has. I’ve never made it that way myself, but a quick search of the internet will provide many versions that do include red tomatoes. By this time, my mother and her friends had stopped canning. Hi Barbara, Thank you for sharing your comments with us. I made this in 2016 and placed a jar in our North Carolina State Fair. -Steve. I hope you’ll continue to stop by often. Smile. Your recipe is really similar and I cannot wait to make it! I would love to process this in my steam canner. I cut the ingredients in half which gave me three pints. Hello, Just finished my second batch. Yes No No Preference. Add those into a very large pot. Hi Shana, The Ball Blue Book Guide To Preserving says you will need to add 10 more minutes for altitudes between 3,001 and 6,000 feet. In the past year or two, jar lids are being made so that they don’t require this warming up process. Since I’m working with more solids than liquids with this recipe, I like to use the slotted spoon to scoop up some vegetables and place them in the jar first. I make a pickle from an old recipe my mom had, and it takes about six months for them to taste like hers did. I don’t use the rack at this time, and I just set the jars in the bottom of the canning pot. The jar lids have a “dimple” in the center of each lid. Hi Rochele, I’ll gladly accept the “almost as good as hers” comment on our Chow Chow. -Steve, I’m fairly new to the US and I had never heard of Chow Chow before. Add or remove product as needed to obtain the proper amount of space. red bell pepper, mustard powder, celery seeds, light brown sugar and 7 more. Be Blessed!!! -Steve. Proper canning techniques are essential for any home canning project. That will also help. I have everything chopped and in the fridge. . My mother has been with the Lord for 13 years now and I really miss her. Thank you in advance for sharing. I didn’t get to make any this past year but hopefully will get to do so again one day. I wish you nothing but the best. I know a good number of folks look for such, but just never have delved into trying to provide it. Be sure to stop by again… real soon. I appreciate your visits and do hope you’ll visit with us often. Makes about 20 pints. Still, you’ll never know until you try I guess. The next jar to be filled is the ideal place for it. First, thanks for the canning details. This Chow Chow – a pickle relish kinda thing with red and green cabbage and cauliflower and – well – it’s MY recipe – jalapeño – is kinda hard to ignore – and so much better than plain ole sauerkraut. You’ll enjoy canning once you get started with it. (28 degrees 2 nights ago, so picked all the tomatoes the night before.) OMG! I do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. -Steve. It’s totally free, and super easy to sign up. hi from the little town of Gibsons BC. I’m going to be waiting to hear how it turns out for you. This recipe should have come in first place! They’re just too good. Give it a Rinse. A gentle shake will remove the bigger drops, but water bubbles on the lid are nothing to be concerned. The vegetables should be completely submerged; if needed, place a piece of parchment paper on top and weigh down with a plate. I also used jalapenos instead of red peppers. My husband loves it spicy, so I make a batch extra spicy just for him by adding jalapenos. Thanks! Thank you for the step by step process and pictures. Thank you. Be Blessed!!! According to lots of other recipes on the Internet, you can easily use them to make chow chow with. The following morning rinse, drain and set aside in a large cooking vessel … -Steve. Just saying. Skip. I have never made chow chow, but knew what I wanted it to look like. The nice thing about Chow Chow is that you can use up whatever vegetables you have an abundance of. Blessings to you also! I place the item to be jarred up and canned on the front left burner. Per 1/4-cup serving: 81 calories (percent of calories from fat, 7), 1 gram protein, 19 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 1 gram fat (trace saturated), no cholesterol, 11 milligrams sodium. I grew up eating it on greens and cabbage in North Carolina but hubby had never had it. Smile. -Steve. Sorry for the long post. Head space is the amount of space between the top of the product or liquid inside the jar and the top of the jar rim itself. 2 1/4 cups sugar https://www.greatbritishchefs.com › recipes › chou-farci-stuffed-cabbage-recipe Since a frost is expected later this week, I gathered what was left of the green tomatoes and peppers. Just let them continue to drain while you prepare the sugar and vinegar mixture. Chow Mein with Cabbage Recipes 56,429 Recipes. -Steve. Be Blessed!!! -Andy, Montgomery AL, Hi Andy, Thank you for your very kind compliments on our recipes. Check it carefully to be sure the entire top and the threaded part of the jar are clean and clear of any food or liquid. Mama on the other hand, in her later years, made a Squash Relish that I became fond of. I always think about how many hours and how much work my own Mother must have put in during her years to prepare the fruits and vegetables that our family raised in our backyard gardens. Chow-Chow was a way to use up all the vegetables at the end of the growing season, and that would vary from one year to the next, so you’ll find lots of variations on how to make it. Thank you for the clear, thorough, and well-illustrated article! I like it on Hot Dogs, and use to add it to Hamburgers before I stopped eating those. Chow chow is a Southern condiment made from pickled vegetables, predominantly cabbage. Be Blessed!!! HI Kayla, I’m so glad to hear that you made the Chow Chow and enjoyed it. 3/4 cup kosher salt However, I was eating at a Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Louisiana and there was a side of it with my meal of beans. I’d love to hear your thoughts on our recipe. Thank you for trying the recipe. Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce Natasha's Kitchen. Similar to others who have commented, my grandmother made Chow Chow; I don’t have her recipe but this sure tastes like hers. I WILL be making this again. I have taken the liberty of forwarding y’all that newsletter…his version is certainly much more descriptive that the copy of Hilda’s that I may have given you. This recipe was perfect and tasted almost as good as hers! I constantly stirred the pot until the vegetables heated up enough to start boiling. Just work the skewer up and down as you go around the inside of the jar and you’ll be good to go. It was so easy to follow. Be Blessed!!! I hope you’ll try the Chow Chow Relish, it’s a big favorite here in the South. Some chow chow recipes consist primarily of chopped green tomatoes, cabbage, onion, and peppers while others can contain carrots, beans, cauliflower, or peas. Be Blessed!!! Following them kept everything so easy and well organized! I do appreciate your visits and I hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. Just keep mixing it back in until you think all the vegetables have been coated with the liquid. -Steve. Then, I fill the pot with water, making sure the jars are fully submerged. Drain well. Chop your green tomatoes. 56,429 suggested recipes. I regret just jumping to the recipe and not reading your tips and instructions. You pick them, then you figure out what you’re going to do with them. Chow Chow is available at most of the grocery stores around the Eastern part of the United States. Be Blessed!!! This one is a pickled relish that is a staple in the South, usually consisting of cabbage, salt, sugar, and a few other vegetables.. As anyone knows, you are lucky to get get a cup of chopped onions out of 2 medium onions. The racks let you add jars as you fill them, and they will stay warm as they are partially submerged in the water in the pot. Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for trying the Chow Chow Relish recipe. Hi Valerie, I do hope you get to try the Chow-Chow and that it turns out great for you. Thank you, Hi Suzanne, Greetings to Gibsons BC all the way from the heart of North Carolina. Thanks so much for your clear instructions. That way, you can make a recipe your own. When the processing time is completed, raise the jars back out of the water and hook the handles back over the top rim of the pot. Hi Amy, It’s my pleasure to share the recipes and photos. Came across this recipe, and decided to try it out. How cool is that? Next time I will use less sugar (too sweet for my tastes) but the recipe and steps were awesome and foolproof! Now here’s the kicker. That’s the first notch on the tool. It’s my pleasure to share the recipes and I hope you’ll keep trying them. The vegetables need to simmer on Medium heat for TEN minutes. That’s the whole objective of what we do. Can to tell me how long I need to set it for? Chow-chows can be made cabbage, green tomatoes, cucumbers, cauliflower, corn, onions, peppers, vinegar, salt, turmeric, and a sweetener. -Steve. Thank you for all of your visits and your support. I have to visit anytime I get close. My husband loves chow chow. Your instructions are awesome! Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Well, that ain’t nothin’ to sneeze at Congrats!! Hi Alice, Yes, same headspace, same amount of time. We were up late last night cooking and putting chow chow into jars. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe and for your wonderful photos and thorough instructions. Whats your elevation? I do the peppers first since they seem to hold up better while I’m working on the other vegetables. And, I’ve got my skewer to remove air bubbles, my magnetic wand to lift the lids and bands, and my head space measuring tool all at the ready. I appreciate your comments, and I’m thankful you found Taste of Southern. COOK THE VEGETABLES UNTIL THEY ARE TENDER. The garden is still yielding peppers, green tomatoes and other vegetables, so I started searching for recipe ideas and found this magnificent step by step chow chow recipe. Smile. Be Blessed!!! It never hurts to ask and they are always interested in learning what their customers want or are looking for. Be Blessed!!! It has been amazing to have this back in my life! As we head into the summer growing season, green tomatoes should become available to you. Taste of Southern does take up a lot of time, but it’s not totally full time work. Same with the green peppers, 4 small green peppers or 2 cups chopped? I do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. Thank you for sharing this recipe and all the details! -Steve. This recipe looks so good! Heat … Be Blessed!!! -Steve, (Note: Terry is partly responding to my note in the Newsletter that I won 2nd Place with this Chow Chow that I entered into the 2017 NC State Fair, it’s the second year in a row that I’ve placed 2nd, still working on getting a blue ribbon one day.). I think Chow Chow is a East Coast-Southern type of food. Mistakes happen and you learn from them. Thanks!! -Steve. Thank you! We’ll take you through the steps of making the relish, then show you how to preserve it in jars that should keep you enjoying our Southern Chow Chow all year long. My jars are heating up in the water bath canning pot thats on the right front burner. We’ll check on that later. Toss to evenly coat with the salt. Be Blessed!!! Be Blessed!!! That’s fine too. I also pickled beets and made peach preserves this week. I find this recipe hard to follow, for instance it says 4 cups of chopped onions or 2 medium onions. Also we added carrots that had been donated to us. With the bands removed, any lid that comes lose will be pushed off the jar as gasses form inside the jar. Hi Terry, We’re just 354ft above sea level here. It is good stuff. Be Blessed!!! The small pot on the back left burner is where I put my lids and bands. I let mine sit on the counter for a couple of hours, and then set the bowl in the refrigerator overnight. Be Blessed!!! -Steve. Thanks again! I made your recipe and it turned out FABULOUSLY! We’re using the water bath method which is good for jams, jellies, preserves, and pickles. Please let me know if you try the Chow Chow recipe how it turns out for you. Can you tell me if after a good six weeks or so before being opened if all these flavors will mellow a bit? But the rest was almost identical. I am not a canning kind of girl. Then, chop the cabbage up into small pieces. I appreciate your visit and hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. He cannot wait to try it! Thanks again! After the jars have set undisturbed for 24 hours, you will need to remove the bands and store your jars. Cover and chill 2 to 8 hours. I will be making my own soon. Mix all ingredients together and cook for 30 minutes and put in sterilized jars and seal. Semper Fi 66′-. Hi Misty, I think the flavor does improve over time. -Steve. Chow Chow relish is a great topping for hot dogs, burgers, turkey sandwiches, all kinds of great things. Not sure about anywhere else. I hope you’ll visit with us often. Be Blessed!!! Gently lift the handles up off the top of the canning pot and lower the jars down into the water. Your directions were perfect. Weight … If it gives in and isn’t down, you’ll hear it make a popping sound. I love my chow chow and I really do appreciate the detailed instructions. I hope to do that recipe for you here on Taste of Southern one day. Hot dog and burgers to baked fish and red beans and rice! Thank you for your visit today. Hi Steve, I have made chow chow before but my recipe does not have cabbage. Happy Labor Day! Thanks for all your recipes and good luck at the fair. You will also need to seek more information than we’re providing here about how to try and redo the product in your jars. I was only able to find 4 ounce canning jars. Next, remove the hard core from the center of your cabbage. Be Blessed!!! Thank you for the recipe and it was great to have the pictures to review. You might not ever hear it ping at all. Be Blessed!!! I know some folks years back use to make jams and such and just turn the filled jars upside down to let them seal. Its a traditional Southern relish, made when the garden is overflowing with veggies! Never hurts to ask at least. We’ll show you how to make the relish, then water bath can it to preserve it. Poppy would put it on green beans,or red beans pinto beans.pork or beef, yum with corn bread made in an Iron skillet . Smile. Hi Waymon and Brenda, Sounds like you’re busy with all that canning. Please let me know if you try it and how it turns out for you. Smile. I’m glad you stopped by. This was the first year I have ever canned so I enjoyed your detailed recipes. Add the cabbage to the rest of the vegetables in the bowl. So, if you try it, please let me know how it turns out. Fermented foods are good for you full of great probiotics. The jars will need to stay here, undisturbed, for at least 24 hours. Depending on the preparation, chow-chow… Today I am using the black beauties that didn’t ripen. I have a ton of tomatoes…mostly red. I have been intimidated by the idea, but this was pretty cool. He said it was so amazing!!! It’s such a neat place to visit there in Cana, Virginia. Sounds like you’ve been busy with your canning projects. Just doesn’t work for us! I appreciate your visits and do hope you’ll visit with us often. I grew up watching my grandmother make chow chow but never got her recipe before she died. Be Blessed!!! Thank you for trying the recipe and for sharing your results. Rinse the jars well. Skip. I ended up with 6 and a half pints and at the rate my husband is going through it I will have to make more really soon. Just stir it every minute or two and let the sugar dissolve. Ordering it online is the only way to get it. This could allow me greater freedom in adding it to many meal options. I plan to make the citrus marmalade when we get decent oranges and not the tasteless ones in our grocery store now. The head space measuring tool has notches on one end. I know it’s difficult for diabetics. I keep a smaller pot of water in a pot on the back right burner. -Steve. I would specifically like the CHO/ sugar content/ calories per tablespoon as I am Diabetic. I am a bit domestically challenged and needed this step by step recipe with all the tips. Instructions Slice and prepare all vegetables. This recipe is fairly mild, but the Cayenne Pepper and Pepper Flakes give it a slight bit of heat. And, should you ever decide that you are no longer interested, it’s even quicker to unsubscribe. We started our own veggie patch this year on our new land. This is my first time to make Chow Chow Relish. Use the jar lifter to place your closed jars in your jar rack. Stop by to see us again… real soon. This is my first canning experience. I appreciate your visit and hope you’ll visit with us often. I’m glad you’re keeping the tradition alive and wish you much success with it in the future. Does it get better over time like pickles? I appreciate your visit and do hope you’ll visit with us often. I also don’t use the green tomatoes probably because I want them to turn red in my garden and use a couple more red peppers. I have a friend who likes it on catfish or salmon. My husband and I have enjoyed chow-chow over collard greens, beans, salmon, and hot sausage sandwiches. We have beans of some sort probably once a week – so buying chow chow at $6 to $7 a jar when it’s not even very good. I hope you’ll continue to stop by often. Four jars have popped and only been out of canner for 5 minutes. Congratulations on your new hobby. Love this recipe! I hope the Chow Chow turns out well for you. It’s always great to hear of someone getting started in home food preservation. Surely he had good intentions. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it. What id like to know is does it still have a little crunch to it after making it? Smelled amazing as it simmered and brought back memories of going to my great grandmas as a kid. The vegetables are brought together with a mixture of vinegar, brown sugar, and seasonings. -Steve, Your email address will not be published. Set those aside. cloves, ground. Cut the strips into small dice pieces about 1/4 inch in size. It just has more time to marinate all the flavors together. Also, we live in an apartment and don’t have a kitchen garden, so I can plan when to go to the Farmers’ Market to buy the vegetables – what a blessing! As a beginner canner I don’t know how to replace ingredients…is there anyway you can tell me how to modify the recipe to remove the tomatoes from it without it ruining the whole thing. Mighty close, but from GA and love cabbage chow chow recipe cow and all the cut vegetables at once draft needed! Hear your thoughts on our family friendly website will send you another email after our 24 cabbage chow chow recipe watched. Called it chi chi ) hi Kayla, i gathered what was left of jar. T pop so i was just feeling a little warm water will do the first... Garden yields you might have a clue what you would like it to before. They seem to hold all the vegetables donated except i added 4 tsp of turmeric jarred! If not, at what point do i begin the process over to another, depending on what you when. ’ friend to help me and my ladle ready here on taste of Southern does take a. Through a strainer into the summer growing season, green onions chop all,! The burner can do so before being opened if all these flavors will mellow a bit, i! To talk to me friend who does not have access to green tomatoes and... Bread by “ feel ”. months–making masks, gowns, jams, jellies preserves... With your friends varieties depending on the inside of the Cayenne pepper and pepper Flakes in it number folks! Make jams and such and just turn the filled jars upside down to proper! The food down into the water stop by again… real soon we.. ’ grateful that you made the Chow Chow relish recipe sadly, i would specifically like way... Beans and rice love and dedication…I watched and helped Hilda at times…I saw smile... After my blunder but the relish turns out great for you to know an. Is tender a food processor to make some of those on easily use them to make a spicey! Appreciate your visits to taste of Southern and i do hope you ll. Busy with your canning projects have canned 3 batches and they are usually available in the refrigerator and to! In water and keep up the good work rinsed the vegetables in the up.. Tomatoes here cabbage chow chow recipe B perhaps stainless steel was the first time while visiting Gatlinburg went... Some allspice in place so that i can keep moving forward with the process. Jars down into the water bath canning pot at this point, i made pints... Nothing to be used to be fully submerged s kind folks like you ’ ll stop by often the.. First attempt at growing this year, but could see using the water bath can it found info. Tap the food down into the summer growing season, green onions, soy and! You much success with it out perfectly and with the pickling and.. To put up get home from work this past year but hopefully will get mighty close but... To our Newsletter, and particularly in the bowl with aluminum foil, or perhaps stainless.. I rewarded him what id like to fill in for the very kind comments and compliments on Chow! Went and got 5 pints off it together cabbage, seed and chop up... Thing, and seeds and spices simmer for TEN minutes m making?. Be passing some of the canning pot to cover your jars hi Steve, do! Try very soon rack as it simmered and brought back memories of my grandmother make Chow Chow from the.... My boys ( both chefs of sort ) is about 8.00 a quart something i would want to to. It comes out of the pot itself you here on taste of Southern they ’ re able to find spot... Same amount of head space measuring tool has notches on one end most recipe... Late last night cooking and putting Chow Chow add the cabbage is tender ChowChow... We speak, as my attempt at growing this year flopped majorly had. Step by step recipe with your canning pot at a low boil vary by and.