Sweet Corn Relish Recipe (2024)

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Sweet Corn Relish

Originally published July 2, 2013. Updated on 3/18/2021

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This sweet corn relish makes a great gift, or contribution to a backyard BBQ party. Also: a great way to stretch the life of summer’s fresh produce!

My third cookbook - Sweet Corn Spectacular - came out yesterday, and I'm so excited: it marks a couple firsts for me!

(Update: Sweet Corn Spectacular has been completely redone, and is now Maize Craze. It's available directly through our site, through Amazon, and through most major booksellers!)

It was my first "published through a regular publisher" book, so that was an adventure for Mega Type A, self-publisher-to-the-bone me.

It's also my first cookbook that is NOT dessert oriented!

After my recent reality show adventure, I've been more aware than ever that there is this weird "if you bake, you probably don't know how to cook" stigma.

I've always cooked like I bake - and vice versa - so that's always been a bizarre mindset to me.

How nice that I get to follow it up with a book that is predominantly savory in nature! (Yes, there is a whole chapter dedicated to desserts, because... really.)

Yes, in Sweet Corn Spectacular, I was able to run free and create recipes using whatever techniques I felt like. There's some cooking, roasting, grilling... a bit of baking, some brewing AND some canning! Yay, diversity!

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Sweet Corn Relish

Today I'm sharing the recipe that may just end up being the most popular in the whole book, and it's a canning recipe: Sweet Corn Relish.

I left a big jar of this relish at a friend’s house as a welcome home gift.

It didn’t take long for her to message me a thank-you, saying, “It’s delicious.”

When I let her know that we had plenty in case she ever wanted more, she surprised me with her follow up:

“I will take as much of this corn business as you’re willing to give me. I want to pour it in a kiddie pool and lounge around in it.”

So.... I think she liked it.

Five quarts may not be enough: double the recipe and share the joy - it makes a great gift, or contribution to a backyard BBQ party.

It's also a great way to stretch the life of summer's fresh produce... and my husband puts this on EVERYTHING.

In his words, this relish "adds a delicious sweet crunch to ANYTHING".

Enjoy!

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More Sweet Corn Recipes

Fan of sweet corn? I’ve got more recipes for you!

Beer Battered Corn on the Cob
Breakfast Corn Muffins
Corn-On-The-Cob-uccino

Homemade Creamed Corn
How to Cook Corn on the Cob
Marie's Low Country Boil
Quick Sweet Corn Soda
Roasted Corn Chowder

Roasted Corn Salsa for Canning
Roasted Corn Salsa Verde for Canning
Scalloped Corn
Southwest Hot Dish
Sweet Corn Bruschetta
Sweet Corn Ice Cream
Sweet Corn Panna Cotta

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This recipe is one of many spectacular sweet corn recipes featured in my cookbook, Maize Craze. It’s available here on my website, through Amazon, or through any major bookseller.

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Sweet Corn Relish for Canning

This corn relish makes a great gift, or contribution to a backyard BBQ party. It’s also a great way to stretch the life of summer’s fresh produce… and my husband puts this on EVERYTHING. In his words, this relish “adds a delicious sweet crunch to ANYTHING”.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Processing Time15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: 160 - 5 Quarts

Calories: 22kcal

Author: Marie Porter

Equipment

  • Clean, sterilized canning jars and rings

  • New, never-used, sterilized canning lids

  • Jar Lifter, Canning Funnel

  • LARGE pot to process them in

Ingredients

  • 24 Ears Fresh Corn Husks removed
  • 4 Large Green Bell Peppers Chopped
  • 2 Large Onions Chopped
  • 2-3 Large Tomatoes Chopped
  • 4-4 Celery Ribs Chopped
  • 2 Jalapenos Chopped, ribs and seeds removed if desired
  • 1 ½ Cups Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon Celery Seed
  • 2 teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 5 cups Vinegar

Instructions

  • Use a sharp knife to remove kernels from the cobs, place kernels in a large pot. Add peppers, onions, tomatoes, celery, and jalapeños.

  • In a medium bowl, mix together sugar, salt, turmeric, celery seed, and dry mustard. Add mixture to the pot, and stir well before adding the vinegar.

  • Heat to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes.

  • Ladle into hot, sterilized canning jars. Affix sterilized lids and rims, and process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes. (Add 5 minutes for altitudes above 1,000 feet; add 10 minutes for altitudes over 6,000 feet.) Allow to cool overnight.

  • Check all lids for a proper seal: they should have sucked down into a vacuum seal as the jars cooled. Store properly sealed jars for later use; refrigerate any that did not seal for use in the coming weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is sweetcorn relish made of? ›

Sweetcorn (29%), Water, Onion, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sugar, Red Pepper, Thickener: Modified Maize Starch; Salt, Acidity Regulator: Acetic Acid; MUSTARD Flour, Turmeric, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Paprika.

Can you still buy corn relish? ›

However this spicy sweetcorn relish adds a bit of je ne sais quoi and is in farm shops and even on Amazon. Lovely with a curry too.

Is Bick's corn relish discontinued? ›

Bicks has now rebranded to French's

Their same amazing sauces in three flavours, Hamburger Relish, Sweetcorn Relish & Mild Chilli Salsa are now available with the new name French's. Same great taste, same packaging and same quality.

What is homemade relish made of? ›

There are three key ingredients in relish: produce (fruits, vegetables or a mixture), vinegar, and sugar. Additional ingredients are often added, including spices like mustard seed to make old-fashioned mustard pickle relish or mayonnaise to make crisp onion relish.

What's the difference between sweet relish and relish? ›

A: Dill relish is seasoned with the dill herb and hs a minimal quantity of sugar. Sweet relish is spiced usually with clove, and it has a large quantity of sugar or other sweeteners.

What makes a good relish? ›

Some of the key ingredients as we see them are tomatoes, gherkins, onions, vinegar, mustard and salt. All of these elements harmonise together to make a delicious relish fit for any burger or BBQ.

What is traditional relish? ›

A relish is a cooked and pickled culinary dish made of chopped vegetables, fruits or herbs and is a food item typically used as a condiment to enhance a staple. Examples are chutneys and the North American relish, a pickled cucumber jam eaten with hot dogs.

What is the most common relish? ›

Vegetables: Cucumber relish is the most widely popular version in the United States, but other vegetables like onions, corn, tomatoes, and more can be used.

Does corn relish go bad? ›

How Long Does Corn Relish Keep? If you follow the canning directions and keep the jars stored in a cool, dark place the corn relish will keep for a year. Once opened keep the jars in the fridge and use within 2 months.

Is sweet relish just pickles? ›

There is a discernible difference between a relish and a pickle. The important difference being the way in which they go about preserving, whether it is mostly with vinegar/salt (pickles), sugar (jams and jellies, relish) or a mixture of the two (relish).

Is relish just chopped pickles? ›

Relish is a preserved, chunky, vinegary condiment made out of finely chopped fruits, and/or vegetables. That's right, it's not only made with pickles!

Who makes Nances corn relish? ›

Baldwin Richardson Foods Nances Corn Relish, 9.5 oz.

Where can I buy Bick's corn relish online? ›

Bick's Sweet Corn Relish, 375 mL - Walmart.ca.

Is there a sweet corn shortage? ›

At the moment, there's still a shortage of supply because of the drought there was in the previous harvest, something the sector expects will end in the last quarter of the year with the arrival of the good volumes and quality expected for the 2023 harvest.

What is the difference between sweet pickles and sweet relish? ›

There is a discernible difference between a relish and a pickle. The important difference being the way in which they go about preserving, whether it is mostly with vinegar/salt (pickles), sugar (jams and jellies, relish) or a mixture of the two (relish).

Is sweet relish the same as hot dog relish? ›

We included both "sweet relish" and "hot dog relish" in our lineup, the latter being distinguished by having the addition of extra mustard and other flavorings. All of the relishes we tasted had a cucumber base flavored with sugar, vinegar, and spices.

Is relish just ground pickles? ›

Relish is a pickled or cooked product that is composed of chopped up fruits, vegetables, or herbs. Relishes are not a meal on their own, but typically a condiment used to enhance a stable food like turkey or hot dogs. It is believed that relish came from India originally.

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