Fiesta Corn Relish Recipe

Spice up your life with this vibrant Fiesta Corn Relish! Perfect for a small household or those who love corn but don't want leftovers lingering. This recipe uses about 5-6 ears of fresh corn (or substitute with frozen) and comes together quickly for a zesty, flavorful relish. Adapted from Topp and Howard's "Small Batch Canning," this recipe is ideal for canning enthusiasts who want delicious, manageable portions. Get ready for a fiesta of flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 332.9 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fiesta Corn Relish

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How to Make Fiesta Corn Relish

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add corn; cover and cook for 6 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
  3. Once cool, use a sharp knife to cut kernels from the cob. Measure 4 cups of corn kernels.
  4. In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine the corn with 1-2 hot peppers (finely minced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and cook for 2 additional minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Carefully remove hot, sterilized pint jars from a boiling water canner.
  9. Ladle the relish into the jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  10. Process pint jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool completely. Check for seals.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

159g

Fat

1g

Carbs

25g