Simple Sweetcorn Relish Recipe (2024)

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Sweetcorn Relish is my absolute favourite burger topping, making it at home means none of the gloopy nonsense this is bright & zingy.

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The Ultimate Burger Topping!

Sweet corn Relish really is my favourite thing to have on a beefburger.

Because our sweetcorn crop has done particularly well this year we have plenty to make up a batch of this zingy and bright little relish.

I have to confess to being a bit prudish about the stuff you buy in jars. It seems to have a gloopy horrible texture that reminds me of frog spawn.

As a result, I have reverted to my pickling roots and make it with a vibrant cider vinegar pickle. I add loads of mustard seeds, black pepper and of course chilli which you could leave out.

In many ways, this relish is similar to my pickledchilli recipe!

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Growing Sweetcorn.

For some strange reason, we had struggled with growing sweetcorn for years. Disappointingas we are surrounded by thousands of hectares of land filled with the stuff.

I have always put it down to the fact that we garden “organically” and don’t spray with whatever the local commercial growers do. However, it would seem that we were planting out too early.

This year we delayed planting for a few weeks and they have done wonderfully well.

So much so that there will be more recipes heading your way before the season ends. Naturally, a much larger batch of this Sweetcorn relish making sure it lasts through to next season.

Usually, my cooking instructions for sweetcorn are very simple:

  • Take a slow stroll up the garden.
  • Harvest corn.
  • Run back a quick dunk in boiling water.
  • Liberally apply butter and black pepper.

However, having so much of it means I can make all of the things I miss out on most years. I guess I am bit strange but I hate buying vegetables.

When you have spent months cultivating produce then it feels very wrong to pop out and buy something off the shelf no matter how much you like it!

As a result, I am overjoyed this year to have enough to make sweetcorn chutney and a host of different chowders and soups.

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How To Preserve This Relish?

I will not go too much into the canning process as there is so much information out there. Some of which verges on the ‘if you don’t do this you will die’ approach.

However, we have been canning produce since we moved to Hungary in 2008 and have never had a bad batch of anything.

I initially thoroughly wash jars and new lids. Then I scorch in boiling hot water and transfer into a very low oven at 100°C. Leave them there for at least 30 minutes although it is typically and hour.

Finally, I ensure the pickle or chutney I place in them is at a rolling boil before transferring into the jars and sealing immediately.

The sound of the lids popping is a joyous wonder that I never tire of.

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Yield: Lots

Recipe for Sweetcorn Relish

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Sweetcorn Relish is my absolute favourite burger topping (although never alone), making it at home means none of the gloopy nonsense this is bright & zingy.

Ingredients

  • 700 g Sweetcorn
  • 100 g Onion, Finely diced
  • 100 g Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper, If not available use 100g sweet bell pepper and four finely diced chili pepper
  • 100 g Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 3 Tsp Yellow Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Tsp Sweet Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 250 ml Cider Vinegar
  • 500 ml Water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn, pepper and onion trying to chop the pepper to roughly the same size as a kernel of sweetcorn
  2. Add all of the remaining ingredients into a large pan with the vegetables and bring to a boil
  3. When the liquid comes to a boil reduce the temperature and simmer for 10 minutes
  4. Then can to your preference, I have added my method in the description to the left

Notes

This recipe will fill 2 600ml jars.

The calorific value of this recipe is for the full amount.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 1522Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4927mgCarbohydrates: 348gFiber: 49gSugar: 148gProtein: 41g

Calorific details are provided by a third-party application and are to be used as indicative figures only.

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Simple Sweetcorn Relish Recipe (2024)

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.

What goes good with corn relish? ›

Enjoy the relish on burgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches. And it's wonderful alongside grilled steaks, pork chops, BBQ chicken, or salmon. It can even be folded into a cold macaroni salad for extra fun pops of fresh corn flavor!

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.

What is homemade relish made of? ›

That's especially the case when they are as easy and delicious as pickle relish. At its simplest, this jam-like condiment is made from cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt. For a bit more oomph, add in fresh dill and some spices — turmeric (which also helps with color), mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes.

What is traditional relish made from? ›

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 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 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.

What do you put on relish? ›

Relish Tray Ingredients

For this recipe you will need green olives, black olives, marinated mushrooms, marinated artichokes, pickled peppers, fresh carrots and celery, fresh herbs, and any other pickled or marinated vegetables that you desired.

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 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!

Is relish just ground up pickles? ›

A 'relish' is a condiment made of chopped, tiny diced, vegetables that are generally pickled. It's often a saucy thing. There's not really a single product called 'relish', as it can be made of anything. And you know, doesn't even have to be vegetables.

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).

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.

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