BEST Corn Relish
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
128
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Calories
21 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
BEST Corn Relish
Description
BEST Corn Relish starts with fresh yellow corn cut from the cob, combined with finely chopped red and green bell peppers, celery, and onion, creating a colorful vegetable base. These ingredients are simmered together in a pickling liquid composed mainly of apple cider vinegar and sugar, seasoned with ground mustard and whole allspice berries for subtle spice and depth. The cooking period develops tenderness while preserving a slight crunch in the vegetables.
The final product balances sweetness from the sugar and fresh corn with the acidity of vinegar, providing a bright and tangy flavor profile. Jarred in hot sterilized containers and processed in a water bath, the relish becomes shelf-stable and improves in flavor after a couple of weeks of storage.
This relish is versatile as a topping for meats and sandwiches or served alongside grilled dishes. Its long shelf life and preservation method make it convenient to prepare in advance and keep on hand throughout the year.
Ingredients
- 10 sweet yellow corn husks and silk removed, slice kernels off the cob with a sharp knife, fresh ears
- 2 red bell pepper cored, and finely chopped, large
- 2 green bell pepper cored and finely chopped, large
- 8 celery ribs finely chopped
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped, or sweet onion, large
- 4 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 4 allspice berries whole
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Ladle the relish into hot sterilized jars and seal with lids. Process the jars in a water bath for 10 minutes.
- Keep stored in a dark, cool place. Will keep at least one year. Once opened, store in the fridge for up to two months.Makes approximately 8 pintsNote: Wait a week or two before eating the relish to allow time for the vinegar to mellow out.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 128Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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