Corn Relish

Bright, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful, this homemade corn relish is a vibrant condiment that adds a pop of color and zest to any dish. Made with fresh corn kernels, crunchy bell peppers, and red onion, this relish is beautifully seasoned with white vinegar, mustard seeds, ground turmeric, and a touch of sugar for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that’s perfect for summer cookouts or as a versatile topping for burgers, tacos, grilled meats, or even salads. Whether you enjoy it fresh or preserve it for later, this corn relish recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their condiments game with a zesty homemade touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears of corn)
• 1 large Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 medium Red onion, finely diced
• 1 cup White vinegar
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the corn by shucking the ears and cutting the kernels off the cob. Measure 4 cups of kernels.

Step 2

Finely dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Set them aside.

Step 3

In a large pot, combine the corn kernels, diced peppers, and red onion.

Step 4

Add white vinegar, granulated sugar, water, mustard seeds, ground turmeric, celery seeds, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to the pot.

Step 5

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and the liquid has slightly reduced.

Step 8

Taste the relish and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Remove the pot from the heat and allow the relish to cool slightly before transferring it to clean, sterilized jars.

Step 10

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or follow proper canning procedures for longer shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1834.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1323.9

Total Fat 13.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 672.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 292.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.5g	0%
Total Sugars 145.9g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155.6mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2667.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.3%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 83.1%