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Sweet and Spicy Corn Relish

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Made with fresh vegetables and a sweet and spicy brine, homemade corn relish the perfect condiment for grilled chicken, pork, fish, burgers, tacos, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds sweet onions (coarsely chopped)
  • 2 cups red and green bell pepper (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 cup hot peppers (coarsely chopped)
  • 8 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups cucumber (diced)
  • 3 cups apple cider vinegar1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon canning salt or kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Water Bath: Place a large canning kettle full of water over high heat. Add 7 clean 1-pint canning jars. There’s no need to sterilize the jars, but they should be hot when you fill them. Home canning, jars and kettle.
  2. Process: Transfer the coarsely chopped onions, bell peppers, and hot peppers to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Preparing corn relish in the food processor.
  3. Simmer: Combine the processed vegetables, corn, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, celery seed, and turmeric in a large stainless steel pot or enamel-lined Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Simmering corn relish mixture.
  4. Fill the Jars: Spoon the relish into the hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe rims and jar threads with a damp towel. Fit the jars with the lids. Screw the bands on the jars just to fingertip tightness. Filling jars with homemade corn relish
  5. Process in Water Bath: Place the filled jars on a rack in the canning kettle and lower them into the water. If the water level isn’t at least 1 inch above the jars, add more very hot or simmering water to the pot. Bring back to the boil, cover the pan, and boil gently for 15 minutes.* Remove the jars to a rack to cool. If a jar doesn’t seal properly, refrigerate it and use it before the others. Store the sealed relish in a cool, dark place. Homemade corn relish in jars.
  6. Serve: Serve alongside a meal, as a topping, or as an appetizer spread. Enjoy! Hot dog with homemade corn relish.

Notes

*High Altitude Processing Times

  • For altitudes from 1,001 to 6,000 feet, process the jars in the boiling water bath for 20 minutes.
  • For altitudes above 6,000 feet, for 20 minutes. For altitudes above 6,000 feet, process the jars for 25 minutes.

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