Best 6 Blue Ribbon Corn Relish Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few things evoke a sense of nostalgia and summertime like a jar of homemade blue ribbon corn relish. This vibrant and delectable condiment, bursting with the flavors of sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and tangy spices, has long been a staple at picnics, barbecues, and potlucks. With its ability to transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences, blue ribbon corn relish has earned its place as a beloved classic in many kitchens. As you embark on your quest to create the best blue ribbon corn relish, let us guide you through a journey of flavors and techniques, unveiling the secrets to crafting this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BLUE RIBBON CORN RELISH



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Capture the essence of summer and enjoy it all year long with this fresh corn relish recipe. To serve, pile a spoonful on top of a burger or dig into a scoop of corn relish dip with tortilla chips.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 - 20 fresh ears of corn
2 cup water
3 cup chopped celery (6 stalks)
1.5 cup chopped red sweet pepper (2)
1.5 cup chopped green sweet pepper (2)
1 cup chopped onion (2 medium)
2.5 cup vinegar
1.75 cup sugar
4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoon pickling salt
2 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Remove husks and silks from corn; cut corn from cobs (do not scrape cobs). Measure 8 cups of corn. In an 8- to 10-quart stainless-steel, enamel, or nonstick heavy kettle or pot combine corn and the 2 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until corn is nearly tender; drain.
  • In the same kettle, combine cooked corn, celery, red and green sweet pepper, and onion. Stir in vinegar, sugar, mustard, pickling salt, celery seeds, and turmeric. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Ladle hot relish into hot, clean half-pint or pint canning jars, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims; adjust lids. Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner for 15 minutes (start timing when water returns to boil). Remove the jars from canner; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize about 10 half-pints or 5 pints, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BLUE RIBBON CORN RELISH



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Make and share this Blue Ribbon Corn Relish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h59m

Yield 5 Pints, 160 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 -20 fresh ears corn
2 cups water
3 cups celery, chopped (about 6 stalked)
1 1/2 cups red peppers, chopped (2 medium)
1 1/2 cups green peppers, chopped (2 medium)
1 cup onion, chopped (1 large)
2 1/2 cups vinegar
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons pickling salt
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Remove husk from corn. Scrub with stiff brush to remove silks, rinse. Cut kernels from cob(do not scrape cobs). Measures 8 cups kernels.
  • In large pot, combine corn kernels, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer covered for 4-5 minutes or until corn is nearly tender, drain.
  • In the same pot, combine corn, celery, peppers, and onion. Stir in vinegar, sugar, mustard, pickling salt, celery seeds and turmeric. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Add cornstarch mixture to corn mixture. Cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Ladle into hot sterlized pint jars, leaving 1/2" headspace. Wipe rims and add lids.
  • Process in water bath for 15 minutes. Start timing once water is boiling.
  • **Cumin-Poblano corn relish: prepare as directed, except substitute 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh poblano chile peppers for the green peppers. Reduce vinegar to 2 cups and add 1/2 lime juice. Substitute 1 tablespoon ground cumin for the celery seeds and turmeric.
  • **Apple-corn relish: prepare as directed, except reduce corn kernels to 6 cups and add 2 cups chopped Granny Smith apples with celery, peepers, and onion. Substitute 2 teaspoons caraway seeds for the celery seeds.
  • **Olive-corn relish: prepare as directed, except add 1 cup coarsely chopped pitted green olives and 1 cup chopped pitted black olives with celery, peppers and onions.

CREAMY CORN AND PEPPER RELISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cobs fresh corn, shucked or (28-ounce) can corn
1 red pepper
1 large poblano pepper (poblanos are called pasillas in California and the Southwest)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 orange pepper, diced
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 to 2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup milk or cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium.
  • Place corn in foil, sprinkle with water, wrap and put on the grill, with the red and pablano peppers. Char the peppers, remove, peel and dice for relish. Remove the corn to a cutting board, cut off the kernels and reserve in a medium bowl.
  • Add oil to a large skillet and saute the garlic and onion. Saute for a minute, then add the roasted and fresh peppers, tomatoes, and corn heat for another quick minute. Add cream cheese and stir in milk very slowly until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour into a serving bowl, fold in cilantro and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve garnished with chives.

OLD-FASHIONED CORN RELISH



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This was the first "country" recipe I received after moving away from the city-a new neighbor shared it. It's wonderful made with garden-fresh ingredients and tasty served with your favorite meat. -Jean Peterson, Mulliken, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped seeded cucumbers
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1-1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until thickened. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CORN RELISH III



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I was doing some canning, and a friend shared this recipe with me. I added 1 clove of garlic and used less than 1 cup sugar because I'm diabetic. You need to make it to your taste.

Provided by Vivian Herren

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 128

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 quarts sweet corn kernels
4 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground dry mustard
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 quart apple cider vinegar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix corn, cabbage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, white sugar, ground dry mustard, celery seed, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, apple cider vinegar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 57.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CORN RELISH



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Make and share this Corn Relish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Corn

Time 10m

Yield 1 quart, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco or Texas Pete)
1 teaspoon whole celery seed
1/2 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 (12 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
3 tablespoons currants (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar through the salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add corn thru currants.
  • Pour into jars, cover and refrigerate; it should sit in fridge at least overnight before serving to let the flavors mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 683.8, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 14.9, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh, sweet corn for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Dice the corn kernels into small pieces so that they are easy to eat.
  • Use a variety of bell peppers, such as red, yellow, and orange, to add color and flavor to the relish.
  • Add a jalapeño pepper for a little bit of heat, if desired.
  • Use a good quality vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
  • Add some sugar to balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
  • Season the relish with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let the relish sit for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Corn relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is perfect for adding a pop of flavor to grilled meats, fish, or vegetables. It can also be used as a topping for tacos, burritos, or salads. No matter how you choose to use it, corn relish is sure to add a delicious touch to your meals.

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