Corn Relish — FarmPal

Canning recipe yielding 6 pints. Stores for 12 months.

Method
canning
Yield
6 pints
Storage
12 months
Difficulty
intermediate

Ingredients

  • •10 ears fresh corn (about 5 cups kernels)
  • •2 cups chopped sweet peppers (red and green)
  • •1 cup chopped onion
  • •1 cup chopped celery
  • •2 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • •3/4 cup sugar
  • •1 tablespoon canning salt
  • •1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • •1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • •1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

  1. 1Cut corn kernels from cobs do not scrape (milk makes relish cloudy)
  2. 2Chop peppers, onion, and celery into uniform 1/4 inch dice
  3. 3Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices in large pot, bring to boil
  4. 4Add all vegetables, return to boil
  5. 5Reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp
  6. 6Stir frequently corn relish scorches easily on bottom
  7. 7Ladle hot relish into hot pint jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace
  8. 8Remove air bubbles, wipe rims clean, apply lids
  9. 9Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath
  10. 10Let relish mellow 2-4 weeks before opening for best flavor