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Sweet and Spicy Corn Relish

Diana
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.
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Servings 56
Course Home Canning
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve: Serve alongside a meal, as a topping, or as an appetizer spread. Enjoy!

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.
Keyword corn relish, home canning
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