Picnic Corn Relish Recipe

This vibrant Picnic Corn Relish is an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish that's perfect for your next picnic, barbecue, or camping trip! Sweet corn, crisp peppers, and a touch of spicy jalapeño are tossed in a tangy, homemade vinegar-based dressing. It's incredibly flavorful, travels well, and requires minimal prep time. Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious and refreshing summer recipe!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 192.7 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Picnic Corn Relish

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How to Make Picnic Corn Relish

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, pepper, mustard seeds, and celery seeds until smooth.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  5. Stir in the corn, green pepper, red onion, pimentos, and jalapeño. Mix well to combine.
  6. Let the relish stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to cool slightly, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop and the relish to chill completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

1g

Carbs

14g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Picnic Corn Relish?

Picnic Corn Relish takes about 27 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 17 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Picnic Corn Relish?

Picnic Corn Relish has approximately 192.7 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Picnic Corn Relish?

The key ingredients for Picnic Corn Relish are Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Salt, Fresh Coarse Ground Black Pepper, Mustard Seeds. See the full list with measurements above.

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