Sweet and Spicy Corn Relish
Made with fresh vegetables and a sweet and spicy brine, homemade corn relish is the perfect condiment for grilled chicken, pork, fish, burgers, tacos, and more.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups coarsely chopped red and green bell peppers
- 1 cup coarsely chopped jalapeño, Fresno, or serrano peppers, seeds and membranes removed
- 8 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 3 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp canning salt
- 2 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp celery seeds
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- 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.
- Transfer the coarsely chopped onions, bell peppers, and hot peppers to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.2 pounds sweet onions | 2 cups coarsely chopped red and green bell peppers | 1 cup coarsely chopped jalapeño, Fresno, or serrano peppers, seeds and membranes removed
- Combine the processed vegetables, corn, cucumber, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, celery seeds, 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.8 cups corn kernels | 2 cups diced cucumber | 3 cups apple cider vinegar | 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar | 1 tbsp canning salt | 2 tsp dry mustard | 1 tsp celery seeds | 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 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.
- Place the filled jars on a rack in the canning kettle. 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 a full rolling 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 first. Store the sealed relish in a cool, dark place.
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, process the jars for 25 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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