Refrigerator Corn Relish Recipe

Name: Refrigerator Corn Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ears corn; ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar; ⅓ cup water; ⅓ cup raw brown (turbinado) sugar; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup finely diced red onion; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 small or medium red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 small or medium green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 serrano or jalapeno chile, minced (more to taste)

Servings: persons

3 ears corn
⅔ cup apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup raw brown (turbinado) sugar
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 small or medium red bell pepper, finely diced
1 small or medium green bell pepper, finely diced
1 serrano or jalapeno chile, minced (more to taste)

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add corn.
2
Boil 3 minutes and transfer to a bowl of ice water.
3
When corn is cool enough to handle, pat dry and cut kernels from cobs.
4
Set aside.
5
In a medium-size, heavy pot combine vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, celery seeds and salt and bring to a boil.
6
Stir until sugar has dissolved and add onion.
7
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Add peppers, garlic and chile and simmer for another 5 minutes.
9
Stir in corn and simmer 1 minute.
10
Remove from heat and pack into hot sterilized pint jars.
11
Seal and allow to cool.
12
Store in the refrigerator.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ears corn, ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar, ⅓ cup water, ⅓ cup raw brown (turbinado) sugar, and more.

Yes, Refrigerator Corn Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Refrigerator Corn Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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