Homemade Corn Relish is a colorful blend of sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, onions, and a perfectly balanced sweet-and-tangy pickling brine. This classic pantry favorite captures the fresh flavors of summer and transforms them into a versatile condiment you’ll reach for all year long.
Every spoonful offers a delicious combination of sweetness, mild acidity, and subtle spices that complement a wide variety of meals. Whether piled onto burgers and hot dogs, served alongside grilled meats, spooned over tacos, or mixed into salads and dips, this relish adds bright flavor and vibrant color to every bite.
Making your own corn relish is also an excellent way to preserve an abundant harvest of fresh sweet corn. The vegetables remain tender with just the right amount of crunch, while the flavorful vinegar brine develops even more depth as the jars rest in storage.
This water bath canning recipe is simple enough for beginners and rewarding for experienced home canners alike. Keep several jars in your pantry for quick meals, backyard barbecues, holiday gatherings, or thoughtful homemade gifts that everyone will appreciate.
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Servings: About 7 half-pint jars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients :
- 10 cups fresh corn kernels (about 12 ears), or frozen corn, thawed
- 2 cups diced red bell pepper
- 2 cups diced green bell pepper
- 2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1½ cups apple cider vinegar (5% acidity)
- 1½ cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pickling salt
- 1 tablespoon mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
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