Best 8 Refrigerator Corn Relish Recipes

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When it comes to enjoying a refreshing and flavorful side dish, refrigerator corn relish is an absolute delight. This versatile condiment, bursting with the goodness of sweet corn, can elevate any meal with its vibrant texture and tangy taste. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue, preparing a picnic spread, or simply looking to add a pop of color and flavor to your everyday meals, this article will guide you through the process of making the perfect refrigerator corn relish. From selecting the freshest ingredients to understanding the art of balancing flavors, we will cover all the essential steps to ensure your relish turns out delicious and irresistible. Let's dive in and explore the world of this delectable condiment!

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REFRIGERATOR CORN RELISH



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This colorful, mildly spicy relish is sweet, but not as sweet by a long shot as many corn relish recipes I've seen and tasted. It goes well with everything from burgers to tofu sandwiches. You can add more chiles to the recipe if you want a spicier relish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, snack, side dish

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ears corn
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup raw brown (turbinado) sugar
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 small or medium red bell pepper, finely diced
1 small or medium green bell pepper, finely diced
1 serrano or jalapeño chile, minced (more to taste)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add corn. Boil 3 minutes and transfer to a bowl of ice water. When corn is cool enough to handle, pat dry and cut kernels from cobs. Set aside.
  • In a medium-size, heavy pot combine vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, celery seeds and salt and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved and add onion. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add peppers, garlic and chile and simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in corn and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and pack into hot sterilized pint jars. Seal and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 356, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 510 milligrams, Sugar 49 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CORN RELISH II



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This is a super easy, very tasty relish recipe that improves with refrigeration. It's a great way to use summer corn and other fresh garden vegetables, and tastes great with a variety of meals. Present one of the colorful jars to a friend!

Provided by Paula

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 112

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ears corn, husked and cleaned
2 pounds tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 ½ cups chopped green bell peppers
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cucumber, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup white sugar
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed

Steps:

  • Cut the corn from the cobs. Scrape the cobs with a large spoon to remove remaining juices.
  • In a large saucepan, mix the corn kernels and juice, tomatoes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, cucumber and onion.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, celery seed and mustard seed. Pour into the saucepan over vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil, then simmer 1 hour.
  • Transfer the finished relish to sterile jars. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 64.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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

SWEET CORN RELISH



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Corn relish, a southern condiment and dip, has more sweetness and more bite than coleslaw. Spoon it onto a burger or scoop it up with blue corn chips.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ears corn, husks and silks removed
Kosher salt
2/3 up white-wine vinegar, plus more if needed
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/2 cup diced sweet onion, such as Vidalia
2 celery stalks, diced (2/3 cup)
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced (2/3 cup)
1 jalapeño or serrano pepper (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced

Steps:

  • Cook corn in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; let cool completely. Strip kernels from cobs with a sharp knife.
  • Meanwhile, combine vinegar, 1/3 cup water, brown sugar, mustard and coriander seeds, and 1 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in onion, celery, and bell pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn kernels and jalapeño; simmer 1 minute more. Carefully transfer mixture to a 4-cup-capacity or two 2-cup-capacity jars. Top with more vinegar, if necessary. (Liquid should fully submerge corn mixture and reach about 1/2 inch from top.) Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 month or can with our helpful instructions.

CORN RELISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 5 pints

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ears fresh corn
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups roasted red pepper, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups vinegar
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons pickling salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Cut corn from cobs. Measure out 8 cups of corn in a 10 quart Dutch oven pot. Combine corn and water. Bring to boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes. Drain corn. In same Dutch oven combine with corn, red and green peppers and onions. Stir in vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Boil gently, uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add this mixture to corn mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook for 2 minutes more. Ladle relish into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles. Wipe jar rims and adjust lids and rings. Process in hot boiling water canner for 15 minutes.

EASY CORN RELISH



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

Provided by Debster

Categories     Corn

Time 1m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) package frozen kernel corn, thawed
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper (1 large)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup pickle relish
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Combine corn, red pepper, onion, pickle relish and celery in medium-size heatproof bowl.
  • Stir together vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, mustard seed and celery seed in small saucepan.
  • Bring to boiling; boil 1 minute.
  • Pour over vegetables; stir well.
  • Refrigerate, covered, overnight, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon relish into glass jar and tightly cover.
  • Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

PERFECT CORN RELISH



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This colorful corn relish is delicious with grilled chicken or shrimp. It also pairs well with the piquant flavors of quesadillas or crab cakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ears fresh corn, shucked
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 dried bay leaf
4 cups green cabbage (about 1/2 pound), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, finely diced
1 large red onion, finely diced

Steps:

  • Fill a medium pot with water, and bring to a boil. Add corn; cook until kernels are tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer corn to a platter; let cool. Discard all but 3 cups cooking water. Use a sharp knife to shave kernels from cobs (to yield about 3 cups); set aside.
  • Add vinegar, sugar, turmeric, mustard powder, mustard seed, salt, and bay leaf to pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, red peppers, onion, and corn kernels; stir to combine. Bring to a boil; immediately remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Strain mixture, and let liquid and vegetables cool in separate bowls; discard bay leaf. When cool, strain liquid through a fine sieve into bowl with vegetables.
  • Serve relish chilled or at room temperature, using a slotted spoon to leave liquid behind. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 172 g

QUICK CORN RELISH



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Something different to do with fresh, in-season corn. Since this makes 2 cups, I usually make this up when I am invited to a bbq, bringing a jar as a hostess gift. It keeps in the refrigerator for 1 month. Recipe comes from Canadian Living magazine. NOTE: Prep time does not include cooling time before serving.

Provided by Sweet PQ

Categories     Corn

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 cup white onion, diced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Combine corn, red pepper and onion together in a pot.
  • Stir in the vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, hot pepper flakes and turmeric.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Stir the cornstarch into 1 tablespoon cold water until dissolved. Stir this into corn mixture and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
  • Ladle into jars. Seal and let stand 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 1hr.
  • Keeps refrigerated for 1 month.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, sweet corn. This will ensure that your relish has the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of peppers. This will give your relish a more complex flavor. Some good options include bell peppers, jalapeños, and cayenne peppers.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add herbs, spices, and other vegetables to your relish to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Make sure to sterilize your jars before filling them with relish. This will help to prevent spoilage.
  • Process your relish in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time. This will help to ensure that it is safe to eat.

Conclusion:

Refrigerator corn relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your meals, give refrigerator corn relish a try!

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